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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors intends to receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on December 2, 2024, for the purpose of

The PURCHASE and FINANCE of (1) or more 2025 or newer Single Axle 33k GVW Refuse Truck(s). This contract shall be valid until January 1, 2029. Purchase price shall be valid for one calendar year and the second year the awarding vendor may apply up to fifteen (15) percent inflation price increase or decrease each year thereafter. The minimum specifications for one or more 2025 model or newer Single Axle 33k GVW Refuse Truck(s) can be found in the Chancery Clerk Office.

All bids must be equal in performance and quality pursuant to the bid specifications, which are not intended to exclude any manufacturer’s standard deviation. Any reference to the manufacturer’s make or series of equipment stated in the specifications is intended only to establish an acceptable standard and is not intended to limit the bidding. Humphreys County is acting under the authority of Section 31-7-13, Miss. Code of 1972 Amended, and reserves the right o reject any and all bids.

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this day November 18, 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

297 47-48

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S

NOTICE OF SALE

WHEREAS, on 15th date of May 2023, Orlando McClain and Ella McClain executed a Deed of Trust to Brad Wilkinson, as Trustee for the use and benefit of Triad Financial Services, Inc., which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi, at Instrument # 2023000505, Book 0356, Page 236; and

WHEREAS, the legal holder of the said Deed of Trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Johnstone Adams, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk at Instrument #2024000947, Book 0356, Page 390; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the performance of the conditions and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that Johnstone Adams, LLC, Substituted Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will sell at public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, during the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m.), at the front steps of the Humphreys County Courthouse, located at 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni Mississippi 39038 on the 18th day of December 2024, the following described land and property being the same land and property described in said Deed of Trust, situated in Humphreys County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:

100 X 100 feet located in the Old Railroad R.O.W. and being part of Lot 13 of Allen Miller Estate and also being a part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 4 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi, described as follows:

Beginning at the NE corner of said Lot 13 of the Allen Miller Estate - same being the NE corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter of said Section 11 as a POINT OF REFERENCE, and running thence South 420 feet, more or less, to the North R.O.W. of the Railroad; thence North 51 degrees 53 minutes West 240 feet to a stake on the North R.O.W. of said Railroad and on the West side of a 20-foot gravel road which is the POINT OF BEGINNING. For the Lot herein described. Thence around said Lot as follows: North 51 degrees 53 minutes West 100 feet to a stake; thence South 38 degrees 07 minutes West 100 feet to a stake; thence South 51 degrees 53 minutes East 100 feet to a stake; thence North 38 degrees 07 minutes East 100 feet to the POINT of BEGINNING.

Together with all improvements situated thereon, and being further identified as 158 Annie Butler Road, Isola, MS 38754. Title to the above-described real property is believed to be good, but Substituted Trustee will convey only such title as is vested in it as Substituted Trustee.

WITNESS my signature, on this the 13th day of November 2024.

Johnstone Adams, LLC

Substituted Trustee

By: s/ Rick A. La Trace

Its: Member

This instrument prepared by:

Rick A. La Trace, Esq.

Johnstone Adams, LLC

One St. Louis Centre

One Saint Louis Street

Suite 4000

Mobile, AL 36602

(251) 432-7682

564 47-50

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HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, JUNE 3, 2024

10:00 A.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MET IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AT 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024, BEING THE TIME DESIGNATED BY LAW FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD AS PROVIDED BY MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 19-3-11 (SUPP., 1991). THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE PRESENT TO-WIT: REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT AND MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 5; JAMES BANKHEAD, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 1; WOODROW JOHNSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 3; DELRICK HENDERSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 4; NAILON LEE, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 2; MACK LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK; DEBORAH EDWARDS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; BRUCE WILLIAMS, SHERIFF; AND WILLIE BAILEY, BOARD ATTORNEY; AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING WERE HAD AND DONE, TO-WIT:

IN RE: ORDER ALLOWING CLAIMS

WHEREAS THE CLAIM DOCKET OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WAS CALLED AND THE CLAIMS PASSED ON, AND ALL ACCOUNTS AGAINST THE COUNTY HAVING BEEN AUDITED AND ALLOWED OR REJECTED ON DUE PROOF; AND

WHEREAS, THE CLAIM DOCKET SPECIFY THE NAME OF EACH CLAIMANT, THE NUMBER OF CLAIM, THE AMOUNT AND ON WHAT ACCOUNT; AND

WHEREAS IT APPEARING TO THE BOARD THAT THE CLAIMS HEREAFTER REFERRED TO HAVE BEEN IN ALL RESPECTS DULY AND LEGALLY AUDITED, FILED, PASSED UPON AND APPROVED BY THIS BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT HEREOF, ALL AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND SHOULD BE ALLOWED AND PAID, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CLAIM DOCKET.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED, THAT THE CLAIMS AS LISTED ON THE CLAIMS DOCKET ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ALLOWED AND PAYMENT THEREOF AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE CLAIMS BEING APPROVED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING ORDER BE ADOPTED AND APPROVED. THE QUESTION WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED, ORDERED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3^rd DAY OF JUNE 2024.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF BOARD HELD ON MAY 6, 2024 AND MAY 22, 2024 UPON ATTORNEY BAILEY APPROVAL.

WHEREAS MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 93-3-27 (1972) AND MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 25-41-11 (SUPP., 1994) PROVIDE THAT MEETING OF PUBLIC BODIES SHALL BE RECORDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY DAYS, AND THAT THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL BE READ AND SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE 1^ST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING DAY OF ADJOURNMENT, AND

WHEREAS, THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 2024 AND MAY 22, 2024 AND WERE THIS DAY READ IN OPEN MEETING AS LAW REQUIRES, AND

WHEREAS, THE BOARD HAVING HEARD THE READINGS FOR SAID MINUTES FINDS THAT SAID MINUTES SHOULD BE APPROVED AND THE PRESIDENT AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO SIGN SAME.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD HELD ON MAY 6, 2024 AND MAY 22, 2024, AND BE, THEY ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE PRESIDENT BE, AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO SIGN SAID MINUTES THIS DAY IN OPEN MEETING IN THE PRESENCE OF THIS BOARD.

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING ORDER BE ADOPTED APPROVED. THE QUESTION WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED, ORDERED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 3^RD DAY OF JUNE 2024.

IN RE: ORDER TO ADVERTISE TO PURCHASE AND FINANCE 105 HP TRACTOR AND THE SALE OF THE JOHN DEERE 5100 E IN BEAT 5 AND TO ADVERTISE CULVERTS FOR BEAT 1.

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION APRROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT TO PURCHASE AND FINANCE 105 HP TRACTOR AND TO SALE OF THE JOHN DEERE 5100 E IN BEAT 5 AND TO ADVERTISE CULVERTS FOR BEAT 1. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI TO (I) ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY, (II) ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE COUNTY FOR PURCHASE BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, IN ONEOR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES, ALL IN AN AGGEGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS (6,300,000); DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. A COPY OF SAID RESOLUTION SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE ______.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING TO HIRE BUTLER AND SNOW FOR THE BOND COUNSEL FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 OR MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 (HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING TO HIRE BUTLER AND SNOW FOR THE BOND COUNSEL FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 OR MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 (HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. FOR A COPY OF SAID BOND COUNSEL SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING TO HIRE GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS, INC FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR CONSULTANT IN RE HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES; OR NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND/CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), IN ONE OR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “BONDS”) DISCLOSURE AND ENGAGEMENT LETTER (THE “LETTER”)

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING TO HIRE GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS, INC FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR CONSULTANT IN RE HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES; OR NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND/CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), IN ONE OR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “BONDS”) DISCLOSURE AND ENGAGEMENT LETTER (THE “LETTER”). THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. A COPY OF SAID LETTER SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE ______.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE MUTAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF GRAVEL AND TOPSOIL BY AND BETWEEN YAZOO COUNTY AND HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE MUTAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF GRAVEL AND TOPSOIL BY AND BETWEEN YAZOO COUNTY AND HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE ______.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING OPTION OF SITE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING OPTION OF SITE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. FOR A COPY OF SAID OPTION SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE ______.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING SOUTH DELTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE ALL PAPERWORK FOR THE HUMPHEYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING SOUTH DELTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE ALL PAPAERWORK FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING WILLIAMS, CLARK & MORRISON, INC TO DEVELOP SPECS FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING WILLIAMS, CLARK & MORRISON, INC. TO DEVELOP SPECS FOR THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY CULTURAL MUSEUM. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING JANIYAH SUTTON OF THE $500.00 2024 SCHOLARHSIP RECIPIENT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCATION OF SUPERVISORS

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING ACCEPTING BEL-AIR SUBDIVISION REHABILITATION GRANT PROJECT AWARDED TO TIMBO CONTRUCTION COMPANY FROM CLEVELAND, MS AS THE LOWER BIDDER AND APPROVING PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS IN REFERENCE.

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING ACCEPTING BEL-AIR SUBDIVISION REHABILITATION GRANT PROJECT AWARDED TO TIMBO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FROM CLEVELAND, MS AS THE LOWER BIDDIER AND APPROVING PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS IN REFERENCE.

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. A COPY OF SAID AWARD SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING JUSTICE COURT JUDGES CONFERENCE JULY 14-18, 2024 AT THE IP BILOXI

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LEE APPROVING JUSTICE COURT JUDGES CONFERENCE JULY 14-18, 2024 AT THE IP BILOXI. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING ALL ROAD FOREMANS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCATION OF SUPERVISOR CONFERENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE COUNTY CREDIT CARD

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED APPROVING ALL ROAD FOREMANS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCATION OF SUPERVISOR CONFERENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE COUNTY CREDIT CARD. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE COUNTY CONSTABLES TO ATTEND THE CONSTABLES CONFERENCE IN BILXOI, MS JUNE 9-14, 2024

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE COUNTY CONSTABLES TO ATTEND THE CONSTABLES CONFERENCE IN BILOXI, MS JUNE 9-14, 2024. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING ROYCE STEED TO PURCHASE FIVE (5) HAND-HELD RADIOS UNDER THE EMA DEPARTMENT AFTER GETTING TWO BIDS: JACKSON COMMUNICATIONS AND OZBORNE COMMUNICATIONS WITH OZBORNE COMMUNICAITONS BEING THE LOWEST BIDDER.

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING ROYCE STEED TO PURCHASE FIVE (5) HAND-HELD RADIOS UNDER THE EMA DEPARTMENT AFTER GETTING TWO BIDS: JACKSON CUMMUNICATIONS AND OZBORNE COMMUNICATIONS WITH OZBORNE COMMUNICATIONS BEING THE LOWEST BIDDER.THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE:

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING TO PAY HUMPHREYS COUNTY PERCENTAGE FOR MODORA A. RAND, COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE 21^ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT, TO ATTEND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COURT MANAGEMENT (NACM) JULY 20-25, 2024. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING MOTION TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION AND GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS AND PERSONNEL

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE NO VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

LEE AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING ALL PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING TO PAY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE FOR CHRISTOPHER HURSSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,880.08 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FROM BEAT 4.

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED. ORDER APPROVING TO PAY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE FOR CHRISTOPHER HURSSEY DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,880.08 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FROM BEAT 4. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 2016 DODGE TRUCK FROM SURPLUS PROPERTY

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 2016 DODGE TRUCK FROM SURPLUS PROPERTY. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT. VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF HOLMES AND JONES SANITATION SERVICES FOR SANITIZING THE BEATS AND COURTHOUSE

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF HOLMES AND JONES SANITATION SERVICES FOR SANITIZING THE BEATS AND COURTHOUSE. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE:

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION ORDER APPROVING TO PAY FISHER CONSTRUCTION FOR BEAT 3 TORNADO DISASTER; INVOICE #4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,729.88 AND INVOICE #6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,610.07 THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMEBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE FINANCING OF GUARANTY BANK & TRUST ON THE 2025 DUMP TRUCKS FOR DISTRICT 1 THROUGH DISTRICT 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,000.00 EACH.

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE FINANCING OF GUARANTY BANK & TRUST ON THE 2025 DUMP TRUCKS FOR DISTRICT 1 THROUGH DISTRICT 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,000.00 EACH. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE: ORDER

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING TO ACCEPT THE FINANICAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 FROM BRIDGERS, GOODMAN, BAIRD AND CLARKE, PLLC. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

IN RE: MOTION TO RECESS MEETING UNTIL JUNE 18, 2024 AT 10:00A.M.

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO RECESS MEETING UNTIL JUNE 18, 2024 AT 10:00A.M.. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD NOT PRESENT

LEE AYE

HENDERSON NOT PRESENT

JOHNSON AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED

SO ORDERED, THIS THE 3^RD DAY OF JUNE 2024.

/S/REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/S/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

001 GENERAL FUND (2455-2573) 389,012.95

002 REAPPRAISAL (2574-2575) 2,320.00

059 USE TAX MODERNIZATION FUND (2576-2584) 92,787.69

097 EMERGENCY 911 FUND (2585) 2,329.00

103 EMERGENCY MEDICAL (AMBULANCE) (2586) 40,000.00

104 LAW LIBRARY (2587) 1,372.67

105 GARBAGE & SOLID WASTE (2588-2594) 20,190.04

151 DISTRICT 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE (2595-2611) 10,657.19

152 DISTRICT 2 ROAD MAINTENANCE (2612-2628) 53,470.50

153 DISTRICT 3 ROAD MAINTENANCE (2629-2645) 12,513.54

154 DISTRICT 4 ROAD MAINTENANCE (2646-2671) 45,159.55

155 DISTRICT 5 ROAD MAINTENANCE (2672-2703) 26,723.94

161 DISTRICT 1 CULVERT FUND (2704-2705) 1,905.50

163 DISTRICT 3 CULVERT FUND (2706) 4,400.00

164 DISTRICT 4 CULVERT FUND (2707-2710) 26,335.98

165 DISTRICT 5 CULVERT FUND (2711-2712) 6,731.43

650 JUDICIAL ASSESSMENT CLEARING (2713-2715) 13,643.75

749,553.73

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals for furnishing all labor and materials as required by the drawings and specifications for the Humphrey High School Athletic Complex located at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, funded by District funding, will be received by the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 until 10:00 AM on December 13, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for all work required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and shall hold current Certificates of Responsibility as issued by law and be registered on SAM.gov.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

1. Electronic Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on December 13, 2024, by electronic submission as a PDF file at imsengineersbids.com each bidder submitting a bid electronically shall include a cover document titled Bid: Humphrey High School Athletic Complex and shall list the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number as part of its PDF bid submittal. Any electronic PDF bid that does not include the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number shall not be considered.

2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on December 13, 2024 at the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038. All sealed bids shall be marked on the outside face of the envelope "Bid: Humphrey High School Athletic Complex and shall have the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number written on the outside of the envelope. If any envelope is not so marked, said bid shall not be opened or considered.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 1:00 P.M., on December 3, 2024.

Proposals must be submitted on the form as shown in the specifications and must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount equal to 5% of the Bid and as required by the Contract Documents.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

(30) days and to award the Contract based on the best bid. All Bids shall be in compliance and subject to Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as annotated and amended, and in all case law pertaining thereto.

Advertisement dates: November 13^th, 2024 and November 20^th, 2024.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

VERONICA BROOKS No. 21-00097

DONALD NEAL

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: ANY SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER PERSON AUTHORIZED BY STATUE

You have been made a Defendant by Veronica Brooks, Plaintiff, seeking an Annulment or Divorce in the above action.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the Complaint filed in this action to Sharon Henderson, Attorney for Plaintiff, in this action whose address is 1003 Hallmark Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

Your response must be mailed or hand-delivered not later than thirty (30) days after the 13^th day of November, 2024, which is the date of the first publication of this summons.

Failure to answer or file a response may result in a judgment against you for the relief being sought by the Plaintiff. You must file the original answer or response with the Clerk within a reasonable period of time.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this 12^th day of November,2024.

Chancery Clerk,

Humphreys County, MS

Belzoni, MS 39038

By: S. Ellis, D.C.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF HUMPHREYS

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2017, executed by JUSTIN ALEXANDER and JAMES ALEXANDER and ERIN ALEXANDER conveying certain real property therein described to CLINT BONKOWSKI, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi filed and recorded September 13, 2017, in Deed Book 320, Page 285; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee shall, on December 11, 2024 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the North Front Door of the Humphreys County Courthouse, 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to wit:

FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 16, MOUND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHERLY ACROSS LOTS 1 AND 2 PARALLEL TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 A DISTANCE OF 160 FEET TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ACROSS LOTS 1 AND 2, PARALLEL TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2, A DISTANCE OF 160 FEET TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 1; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING A PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 16, MOUND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE.

SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINE CONVEYED TO CARMEN D. CUMMINGS BY DEED IN BOOK 117, PAGE 135.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 808 PECAN ST, BELZONI, MS 39038. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin, LLC

3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100

Peachtree Corners, GA 30071

rlselaw.com/property-listing

Tel: (877) 813-0992

Fax: (470) 508-9401

PUBLISH: 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Isola, Mississippi, hereby give notice at the regular meeting held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, sealed bids will be received from the Bidders for the Police Vehicles for sale (2003 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Crown Victoria).

All bidders shall submit a sealed bid to the Town of Isola, as authorized by law, each respective bidder proposes to give a sealed bid on the Police Vehicles. All bids will be open at the next Board meeting held on December 3, 2024 at 5:00 P. M.

The Town of Isola reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All sealed bids can be mailed or hand delivered to the Town of Isola at 203 Julia Street, Isola, MS or P.O. Box 194, Isola, MS 38754.

Published by order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of The Town of Isola, Mississippi, this 8^h day of November 2024.

(SEAL)

/s/Magdaline Gamill. Town Clerk

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF MARTY K. HARDIN, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 2024-0020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of May, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, State of Mississippi, to the undersigned Executor upon the Estate of MARTY K. HARDIN, deceased, notice is hereby given to all person having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.

THIS the 30th day of October, 2024.

/s/Brandon Hardin

Brandon Hardin

OF COUNSEL:

Noel D. Crook, MSB #7882

Attorney for Marty K. Hardin, deceased

213 N. Hayden Street

P. O. Box 342

Belzoni, MS 39038

Telephone: (662) 247-4013

Facsimile: (662) 247-4092

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF INVITATION TO BID FOR

AGRICULTURAL LEASE

ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS

To all persons interested in the following described farmland in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to‑wit:

Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 3 West

363.20 acres, m/l of cultivatable land in Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 3 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

You are hereby notified that sealed bid to lease the lands described above for an Agricultural Contract for a period of 5 years may be filed with the Superintendent of Education located at the Mississippi Achievement School District, 1133 Calhoun Avenue, Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194, or send your sealed bid on or before 12:00 p.m. on the 21st day of November 2024. The sealed bids shall be submitted for the ENTIRE PARCEL and must include 100% of the amount bid for that parcel. The sealed bids submitted will be opened at 5:30 p.m. on the 21st day of November 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Board reserves the right to reduce the term or reject any and all bids but if any bid is accepted, the Board will award said Agricultural rights by public auction.

Mississippi Achievement School District

Humphreys County School Region

Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Education

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF INVITATION TO BID FOR

AGRICULTURAL LEASE

ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS

To all persons interested in the following described farmland in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to‑wit:

Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 5 West

366.00 acres, m/l of cultivatable land in Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 5 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Mississippi Achievement School District

Humphreys County School Region

Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Education

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF INVITATION TO BID FOR

AGRICULTURAL LEASE

ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS

To all persons interested in the following described farmland in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to‑wit:

Section 16, Township 15 North, Range 3 West

478.19 acres, m/l of cultivatable land in Section 16, Township 15 North, Range 3 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Mississippi Achievement School District

Humphreys County School Region

Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Education

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF INVITATION TO BID FOR

AGRICULTURAL LEASE

ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS

To all persons interested in the following described farmland in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to‑wit:

Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 3 West

487.00 acres, m/l of cultivatable land in Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 3 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Mississippi Achievement School District

Humphreys County School Region

Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Education

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF INVITATION TO BID FOR

AGRICULTURAL LEASE

ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS

To all persons interested in the following described farmland in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to‑wit:

Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 4 West

567.20 acres, m/l of cultivatable land in Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 4 West, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Mississippi Achievement School District

Humphreys County School Region

Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Education

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

LINDA JOYCE WILLIAMS GOAD, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 2022-0045

JASON GOAD PETITIONER

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE OF EXECUTOR TO CREDITORS OF LINDA JOYCE WILLIAMS GOAD, DECEASED:

Letters of Testamentary having been granted on September 20, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, in said Cause No. 2022-0045, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Linda Joyce Williams Goad, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from November 6, 2024, or they will be forever barred.

This the 30th day of October, 2024.

/s/ Jason Goad

JASON GOAD, Executor of the Estate of

Linda Joyce Williams Goad

/s/ Ronald E. Stutzman, Jr.

Ronald E. Stutzman, Jr., MSB #101454

Stutzman Law Firm, PLLC

106 Luckney State Road, Suite B

Flowood, MS 39232

rstutzman@stutzmanlawfirm.com

November 6, 2024, November 13, 2024, and November 20, 2024.

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ELC - 2 (Revised 1/17/90)Exhibit 2

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 69-27-31, Mississippi Code 1972 Annotated, an election will be held on December 3, 2024 to elect three (3) commissioners for the Humphreys County Soil and Water Conservation District from beats ____1______, _____4_____, and ____5______.

VOTING PLACE - TIME - LOCATION

Beat #: _____1_______

Place: Ervings Kitchen From 8:00 A.M To 5:00 P.M

Location: 601 MLK Drive, Belzoni, MS 39038

Beat #: _____2_______

Place: MSU Extension Office From 8:00 A.M To 5:00 P.M

Location: 16463 US Hwy 49, Ste A, Belzoni, MS 39038

Beat #: _____3_______

Place: Parts City Auto Parts From 8:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.

Location: 314 W Jackson St., Belzoni, MS 39038

Beat #: _____4_______

Place: Y and L Auction From 8:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.

Location: 203 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038

Beat #: ______5______

Place: Scott Petroleum From 8:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.

Location: 15361 US Hwy 49 W, Belzoni, MS 39038

Signed by Authority of the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission as recorded in its minutes of September 26, 2024.

David Nick Ivy

Executive Director, MSWCC

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NOTICE

INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE

THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of October, 2024, Steve Grisham, 4301 ST. Highway 12 E, Belzoni, MS 39038, has filed application(s) for permit(s) to divert or withdraw the public water of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use for Wildlife Management purposes, from the Mississippi River Alluvial, subject to existing rights, the following amount(s) of water at the indicated location(s):

Application No.: GW-53048

Permitted Acreage: 40

County: Humphreys

Location: NE¼ of NE¼ Sec 06 T15N R02W

Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application(s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.

If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after December 10, 2024, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.

YMD Joint Water Management District

/s/Anna M. Sullivan

Sr. Permit Data Specialist 45

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024, for

160 HORSEPOWER EXCAVATOR

AND

85- 90 HORSEPOWER BULLDOZER

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 28th of October 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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IN RE: C.W., A MINOR BY TASHANNA WILLIAMS, AS NATURAL MOTHER AND NEXT FRIEND

CAUSE NO. 25CH1:2024-0060

SUMMONS

(BY PUBLICATION)

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: CHARLES WILLIAMS

38 21 Northbelt Line Road, Apt. 1212

Irving, Texas 75038

You have been made a Respondent in this action filed in the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, by Tashanna Williams, as natural mother and next friend of C.W., a minor, seeking a Appointment as Conservator over the minor, C.W.

There are no defendants other than you to this action.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 17th day of December, 2024, in the courtroom of the Humphrey’s County Chancery Court in Belzoni, Mississippi, in front of Judge Debra Giles located at 102 Castleman Street, #2, Belzoni, MS 39038 and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 21^st day of October, 2024.

CHANCERY CLERK OF

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

BY:/S/ S. Ellis, D. C.

(SEAL)

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: C.W., A MINOR BY TASHANNA WILLIAMS, AS NATURAL MOTHER AND NEXT FRIEND

CAUSE NO. 25CH1:2024-0060

SUMMONS

(BY PUBLICATION)

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: CHARLES WILLIAMS

38 21 Northbelt Line Road, Apt. 1212

Irving, Texas 75038

You have been made a Respondent in this action filed in the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, by Tashanna Williams, as natural mother and next friend of C.W., a minor, regarding Petition for Settlement of minor, C.W.’s claim.

There are no defendants other than you to this action.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 29th day of January, 2025, in the courtroom of the Humphrey’s County Chancery Court in Belzoni, Mississippi, in front of Judge Debra Giles located at 102 Castleman Street, #2, Belzoni, MS 39038 and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 21st day of October, 2024.

CHANCERY CLERK OF

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

BY:/S/ S. Ellis, D. C.

(SEAL)

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Beat 5 will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024, for

1988 International Tractor Truck

Vin #2HSFEGTR6JC011830

Phelan Cowboy

1972 Model 29 ton

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 21st of October 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024, for

FINANCING FOR 160 HORSEPOWER

EXCAVATOR FOR THE AMOUNT OF $225,000

AND

85- 90 HORSEPOWER BULLDOZER

FOR THE AMOUNT OF

$192,773.11

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 21ST of October 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Belzoni, Mississippi, in the Board of Supervisors Room in the Court House, until 10:00 AM, local time, November 4, 2024, and shortly thereafter opened and read aloud for:

Two (2) Trailer mounted diesel 150KW Generators with 25 feet long pig tail for each generator delivered to Humphreys County EMA building 16735 U.S. Highway 49W, Belzoni, MS. Specifications may be obtained from Mr. Royce Steed by emailing him at humphreyse911@bellsouth.net or by phoning him at 662.836.4324. Prices may be emailed to humphreyse911@bellsouth.net or delivered to Humphreys County Chancery Clerk at 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 before the appointed local time.

The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids in consideration of the award.

Mack D. Liddell, Jr., Chancery Clerk

Board of Supervisors Humphreys County, MS

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024, for

SOMEONE TO REMOVE TREES AT THE OLD HUMPHREYS COUNTY HOSPITAL

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 21ST of October 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF Humphreys

WHEREAS, on the 25th day of May, 2006, Lenora Carter, an unmarried woman, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corp (fka Cendant Mortgage Corp), Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi in Book 255 at Page 107 Instrument# 2006-992495; and

WHEREAS, on the 20th day of May, 2011, the Holder of said Deed of Trust filed a Loan Modification Agreement of Deed of Trust by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Court in Book 279 at Page 197 Instrument# 2011 1000328; and

WHEREAS, on the 4th day of June, 2024, Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, assigned said Deed of Trust unto U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in T DT Book 0362 at Page 433 Instrument# 2024000477; and

WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of July, 2024 the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 0364 at Page 407 Instrument# 2024000767; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 13th day of November, 2024, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the north front door of the Humphreys County Courthouse at Belzoni, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to-wit:

Lot 12, Block 17, Mound Addition to the City of Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, as per map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said county and state.

SUBJECT to any and all outstanding easements and rights-of- way for all public utilities now in place.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 16^th day of October, 2024.

Dean Morris, LLC

Substitute Trustee

855 S Pear Orchard Rd., Ste. 404, Bldg. 400

Ridgeland, MS 39157

(318) 330-9020

adp/F23-0571

PUBLISH: 10-23-2024 / 10-30-2024 / 11-6-2024

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Beat 1 will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024 for the purpose of selling

(2) Two Culverts

96’’ X 12GA X 50’ GV CMP (5X1)

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 11th day of October, 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on November 4, 2024, for

BEAT 4 SALVAGE TRUCKS

2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT 1FTPX12504NA97010

2003 FORD F-450         1FDXF46P33ED31747

2002 FORD F-150 4X4   1FTRW08L32KD29027

2011 FORD F-150 EXT- CAB 1FTFX1CF8BFC85140

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 11^TH of October 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

CLAUDICE H. REED, DECEASED

CIVIL ACTION

FILE NO. 24-00017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Testamentary having been issued on October 14, 2024 to the undersigned as Executrix of the above estate by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to file the same with the Clerk of said Court for probate and allowance as required by law within ninety (90) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the same will be forever barred.

THIS 14 day of October, 2024.

PAMELA T. CHAPMAN

EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF

CLAUDICE H. REED, DECEASED

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF HUMPHREYS

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2017, executed by JUSTIN ALEXANDER and JAMES ALEXANDER and ERIN ALEXANDER conveying certain real property therein described to CLINT BONKOWSKI, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi filed and recorded September 13, 2017, in Deed Book 320, Page 285; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee shall, on December 11, 2024 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the North Front Door of the Humphreys County Courthouse, 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to wit:

FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 16, MOUND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHERLY ACROSS LOTS 1 AND 2 PARALLEL TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 A DISTANCE OF 160 FEET TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ACROSS LOTS 1 AND 2, PARALLEL TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2, A DISTANCE OF 160 FEET TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 1; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING A PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 16, MOUND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE.

SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINE CONVEYED TO CARMEN D. CUMMINGS BY DEED IN BOOK 117, PAGE 135.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 808 PECAN ST, BELZONI, MS 39038. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin, LLC

3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100

Peachtree Corners, GA 30071

rlselaw.com/property-listing

Tel: (877) 813-0992

Fax: (470) 508-9401

PUBLISH: 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF Humphreys

WHEREAS, on the 25th day of May, 2006, Lenora Carter, an unmarried woman, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corp (fka Cendant Mortgage Corp), Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi in Book 255 at Page 107 Instrument# 2006-992495; and

WHEREAS, on the 20th day of May, 2011, the Holder of said Deed of Trust filed a Loan Modification Agreement of Deed of Trust by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Court in Book 279 at Page 197 Instrument# 2011 1000328; and

WHEREAS, on the 4th day of June, 2024, Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, assigned said Deed of Trust unto U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in T DT Book 0362 at Page 433 Instrument# 2024000477; and

WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of July, 2024 the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 0364 at Page 407 Instrument# 2024000767; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 23rd day of October, 2024, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the north front door of the Humphreys County Courthouse at Belzoni, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to-wit:

Lot 12, Block 17, Mound Addition to the City of Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, as per map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said county and state.

SUBJECT to any and all outstanding easements and rights-of- way for all public utilities now in place.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 24^th day of September, 2024.

Dean Morris, LLC

Substitute Trustee

855 S Pear Orchard Rd., Ste. 404, Bldg. 400

Ridgeland, MS 39157

(318) 330-9020

adp/F23-0571

PUBLISH: 10-2-2024 / 10-9-2024 / 10-16-2024

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

JAMES W. SANDIFER, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 2024-0056

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: The unknown heirs of James W. Sandifer, deceased, and any and all other persons claiming any right, title or interest in and to the estate of James W. Sandifer, deceased, whose post office and street addresses are unknown to the Petitioner after diligent search and inquiry, and upon whom services of process may be had by publication as prescribed by law.

You have been made a Respondent in a suit filed in this Court by the Petitioner, V. L. “Brother” Sandifer and Lance Mohamed, seeking the Determination of Heirs At Law of James W. Sandifer, deceased. Respondents in this action other than you are: Linda Ferretti Sandifer, James W. Sandifer, Jr. and Elizabeth Sandifer Mohamed, surviving heirs-at-law of James W. Sandifer, deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 P.M. on the 17^th day of December, 2024, in the Chancery courtroom of the Humphreys County Courthouse at Belzoni, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 2 day of October, 2024.

Mark D. Liddell, Chancery Clerk

Humphreys County, Mississippi

By:/s/T. Goss

DEPUTY CLERK

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

MARGARET POWELL DUTHU, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 2024-0054

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 25^th day of September, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, State of Mississippi, to the undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Margaret Powell Duthu, deceased, notice is hereby given to all person having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.

THIS the 30^th day of September, 2024.

/s/Sherry Long

OF COUNSEL:

Noel D. Crook, MSB #7882

Attorney for the Estate Margaret Powell Duthu, deceased

213 N. Hayden Street

P.O. Box 342

Belzoni, MS 39038

Telephone: (662) 247-4013

Facsimile: (662) 247-4092

Email: noelcrook@outlook.com

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF Humphreys

WHEREAS, on the 25th day of May, 2006, Lenora Carter, an unmarried woman, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corp (fka Cendant Mortgage Corp), Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi in Book 255 at Page 107 Instrument# 2006-992495; and

WHEREAS, on the 20th day of May, 2011, the Holder of said Deed of Trust filed a Loan Modification Agreement of Deed of Trust by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Court in Book 279 at Page 197 Instrument# 2011 1000328; and

WHEREAS, on the 4th day of June, 2024, Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, assigned said Deed of Trust unto U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2021-A, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in T DT Book 0362 at Page 433 Instrument# 2024000477; and

WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of July, 2024 the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 0364 at Page 407 Instrument# 2024000767; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 23rd day of October, 2024, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the north front door of the Humphreys County Courthouse at Belzoni, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to-wit:

Lot 12, Block 17, Mound Addition to the City of Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, as per map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said county and state.

SUBJECT to any and all outstanding easements and rights-of- way for all public utilities now in place.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 24^th day of September, 2024.

Dean Morris, LLC

Substitute Trustee

855 S Pear Orchard Rd., Ste. 404, Bldg. 400

Ridgeland, MS 39157

(318) 330-9020

adp/F23-0571

PUBLISH: 10-2-2024 / 10-9-2024 / 10-16-2024

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ELC-1 (Adopted 3/22/89) Exhibit 1

NOMINATING NOTICE

Pursuant to the provision of Section 69-27-31, Mississippi Code 1972 Annotated, and the established procedures of the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, nominations will be accepted for the election of the Humphreys County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners for beats One, Four and Five until November 4, 2024. Nominating petition forms and election procedures may be obtained from the Humphreys County SWCD, 304 West Jackson St., Belzoni, MS 39038.

Signed by Authority of the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission as recorded in its minutes as of September 10, 2024.

Nick Ivy

Executive Director, MSWCC

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ANNETTE WHEELER HENDERSON, DECEASED:

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of September 2024 by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Annette Wheeler Henderson, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety days from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.

THIS, the 26th day of September 2024.

/s/SHONDA HENDERSON

SHONDA HENDERSON, Executrix

W. C. Trotter, III MB #8279

Garrard & Trotter, PLLC

Attorneys at Law

P. O. Drawer 338

121 E. Jackson Street

Belzoni, MS 39038

Tel. No. 662/247-1362

Fax No. 662/247-3333

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NOTICE

INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE

THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Notice is hereby given that on

Application No.: MS-SW-04031

Permitted Acreage: 200 Acres

Rate: 3000 GPM

Location: NE¼ of the NE¼ of Sec 33, T15N, R02W

Permitted Acreage: 150 Acres

Rate: 3000 GPM

Location: NE¼ of the SW¼ of Sec 34, T15N, R02W

Application No.: MS-SW-04033

Permitted Acreage: 50 Acres

Rate: 3000 GPM

Location: SW¼ of the NE¼ Sec. 34, T15N, R02W

Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application (s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.

If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after the 12^th day of November, 2024, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.

YMD Joint Water Management District

/s/Dillard M. Melton, Jr.

Dillard M. Melton, Jr.

Permitting Director 24

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on October 7, 2024, for

FIANANCING FOR 2024 CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV 4WD THE AMOUNT OF $59,300.00 FOR HUMPHREYS COUNTY CORONER

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 12^TH of September 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

DOROTHY M. OUTLAW, DECEASED

BY:                     CAUSE NO. E. 2024-0025

H. H. OUTLAW, III, ADMINISTRATOR

PETITIONER

VS

WILLIAM OUTLAW, AND ANY UNKNOWN

HEIRS-AT-LAW OF DOROTHY M. OUTLAW, DECEASED, AND ANY PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. OUTLAW, DECEASED

RESPONDENTS

SUMMONS

TO: ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF DOROTHY M. OUTLAW, DECEASED, AND ANY UNKNOWN PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. OUTLAW, DECEASED

You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by H. H. Outlaw, III, as Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy M. Outlaw, deceased, Petitioner herein, and joined by William Outlaw, a son of Dorothy M. Outlaw, seeking a determination of the heirship of Dorothy M. Outlaw, deceased. All Respondents in this action are any unknown person or persons having or claiming an interest in the Estate of Dorothy M. Outlaw, deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m., October 29, 2024 in the courtroom of the Humphreys County Courthouse, 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the things demanded in the Petition.

You are not required to file an Answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you file an Answer or other pleading, you must mail or deliver a copy to William C. Trotter, III, Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is Post Office Box 338, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038-0338, whose street address is 121 E. Jackson Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, and whose phone number is (662) 247-1362. You must also file the original of such Answer or pleading with the Clerk of this Court.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 11^th day of September 2024.

MACK LIDDELL, CLERK

CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MS

POST OFFICE BOX 547

BELZONI, MS 39038

BY: Shavon Ellis, D.C.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER

Notice is hereby given that United Mississippi Bank, Natchez, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to assume the deposits and purchase the assets of three (3) branches of BankPlus whose main office is in Belzoni, Mississippi. The branches are located as follows: 609 Farmer Street, Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150; 151 South 4^th Street, Eunice, Louisiana 70535; and 2600 False River Drive, New Roads, Louisiana 70760. It is contemplated that all the offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated.

This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201 no later than October 19, 2024, the 30^th day following September 19, 2024. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Any interested person may file a written protest and\or comments to said application with the Commissioner. Any protest shall specify the interest of the protestant in the application and state the grounds for protest. Pursuant to Section 81-7-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, protests, in writing, should be addressed to the Commissioner, Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, State of Mississippi, Post Office Box 12129, Jackson, Mississippi 39336-2129. Processing will be complete no earlier than the 30th day following the first publication or the date of receipt of the application by the Commissioner, whichever is later.

United Mississippi Bank

Natchez, Mississippi

BankPlus

Belzoni, Mississippi

September 18, 2024

October 2, 2024

October 16, 2024

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

RONALD G. LOGAN, DECEASED

CAUSE NO.: 2024-0038

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW OF RONALD G. LOGAN, DECEASED

You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition to Determine Heirship at a hearing in front of the Honorable Debra M. Giles, at 1:30 p.m., on the 29th day of October, 2024, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Humphreys County Chancery Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 9th day of September, 2024.

Mack D. Liddell, Jr.

Humphreys County Chancery Court Clerk

By: S. Ellis

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: VALIDATION OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, SERIES 2024 (THE "COUNTY BOND")

NO.: 2024-0062

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

TO: THE TAXPAYERS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

You are hereby notified that the matter of the validation of the above-described obligation will be heard on the 16^th day of September, 2024, at 1 o’clock p.m., in the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, at the Humphreys County Courthouse in the City of Belzoni, Mississippi, at or before which time and date written objections to the validation of the issuance of said obligation, if any, must be filed.

By order of the Chancellor, this the 3rd day of September, 2024.

MACK D. LIDDELL

CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

By Manck Liddell, Jr.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: VALIDATION OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000 HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, SERIES 2024 (THE "COUNTY BOND")

NO. 2024-0062

ORDER SETTING DATE FOR VALIDATION HEARING

This day the above cause came on to be heard upon notice of the Chancery Clerk requesting the setting of a date and place for hearing the matter of validation of the above-described obligation, and the Court having been fully advised in the premises;

HEREBY ORDERS that the matter of the validation of the above-described obligation be, and the same hereby is set for hearing on the 16^th day of September, 2024, at 1 o'clock p.m., in the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the City of Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, and the Chancery Clerk of said County is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing as required by law.

SO ORDERED, this the 3^rd day of September, 2024.

Debra M. Giles w/Permission (J.J.)

Chancellor

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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF ISOLA, MISSISSIPPI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a Special Municipal Election shall be conducted in and for the City of Isola, Humphreys County, Mississippi, at the Multipurpose Building located at 205 Julia Street, Isola, Mississippi 38754 between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for the purpose of electing an Alderman to fill a vacancy occurring as a result of election of Mayor Jack Toler that was on August 27, 2024.

Each candidate for the said office is required by law to qualify by 5:00 pm on September 19, 2024 at least (20) days prior to the date set for the said election. Each candidate shall qualify by petition filed with the Municipal Clerk, which petition shall be signed by not less that FIFTEEN (15) qualified electors of Isola, Mississippi. No qualifying fee shall be required of any candidate. A qualified elector may sign more than one (1) petition per candidate.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT, if no candidate in said election receives a majority of the votes cast therein, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall have their names placed on the ballot for a run-off election to be held two weeks thereafter.

Witness our signatures on this the 3^rd day of September, 2024.

Minnon Glasper, Election Commissioner

Ruby Jones, Election Commissioner

Mary Taylor, Election Commissioner

City Clerk, Magdaline Gamill

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Notice is hereby given that BankPlus, Belzoni, Humphreys County, Mississippi, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429 and to the Commissioner, Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, State of Mississippi, for written consent to establish and operate a new branch office at 2501 14^th Street, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office located at 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201 not later than August 15, 2024. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Any interested person may file a written protest and\or comments to said application with the Commissioner. Any protest shall specify the interest of the protestant in the application and state the grounds for protest. Protests, in writing, should be addressed to the Commissioner, Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, State of Mississippi, Post Office Box 12129, Jackson, Mississippi 39236-2129. Processing will be complete no earlier than the 15th day following this publication or the date of receipt of the application by the Commissioner, whichever is later.

This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.7 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and pursuant to Section 81-7-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.

BankPlus

Jack Webb, President

Belzoni, Mississippi

Publication Date: July 31, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Twin County Electric Power Association will hold its annual meeting of Members on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, beginning at 1:30 PM at the Twin County Conference Center, located at 898 East Avenue North, Hollandale, Mississippi. Registration begins at 12:30 PM.

A formal Notice of Meeting, a Proxy and related documents were mailed to all of Twin County’s Members in Good Standing as of July 16, 2024, (the Record Date).

The following business will be conducted at the meeting: (1) the receipt of reports of officers and directors, (2) the election of three directors, and (3) any and all other business which may legally come before the meeting, or any adjournment(s) thereof.

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MATTER - SET TAX RATE 2024 - 2025

On motion of Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Hollis, the taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 2024 were fixed and levied as follows:

In the matter of Tax Levy for fiscal year 2024 - 2025:

Under and by virtue of the authority of the Laws of the State of Mississippi and particularly Chapter 154 of the Acts of the Mississippi Legislature at the regular session of 1932, as approved April 6, 1932, and any amendments thereof:

It is hereby ordered by the Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners that the taxes for the current fiscal year are fixed and ordered to be collected as follows, to-wit:

A uniform tax of five cents ($.05) per acre on each and every acre of land and each and every lot or parcel of land divided into tracts of less than one acre in the counties of Bolivar, Washington, Sharkey, Issaquena, Humphreys, and Warren, included in the Mississippi Levee District, and not in an incorporated city, town or village in said district and a tax of five cents ($.05) on each and every lot or parcel of land containing one acre of land and each lot or parcel of land of less than one acre, in every city, town, or village in said district; and

A uniform ad valorem tax of $0.00319 (3.19 mil) on the assessed valuation of all property, real and personal and all public service property lying and being situated in the aforesaid counties included in the Mississippi Levee District, as the same shall appear upon the assessment rolls of said counties, respectively.

The Secretary of the Board was directed to send, by certified mail, a certified copy of the foregoing tax levy to the Tax Collectors of the several counties, and to give such notices and make such publication thereof as required by law.

Vote on said motion: AYES: Commissioners Rodgers, Wheeler,

Nichols, Hollis, Crump, Cochran, Dees

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MATTER - PRIVILEGE TAXES ON PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR 2024 - 2025

On motion of Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Hollis, the following order was unanimously adopted, fixing an annual privilege tax on public utilities.

BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners for the Mississippi Levee District that the said Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners by and under the authority of Chapter 138 of the Laws of the Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature of 1944, which was approved on March 31, 1944, as amended by Chapter 536 of the Laws of the Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature of 1950, and any other laws amendatory thereof, and Chapter 154 of the Laws of the Regular Session the Mississippi Legislature of 1932, as approved April 6, 1932, and any law or laws amendatory thereof, herein imposes and levies, and there shall be collected ANNUAL privilege taxes in addition to any and all other taxes imposed by law upon the person, firms, co-partnerships, associations, or corporations for the privilege of carrying on and continuing the businesses, activities and/or exercising powers and rights under the laws of the State of Mississippi, which said tax shall be levied and collected as herein provided:

l. TELEPHONE COMPANIES: Upon each person or company engaged and/or continuing in this Levee District for the business of operating a telephone for the transmission of messages and/or conversations to, from, through, in or across this Levee District, a privilege tax fixed at the same rate as the privilege tax rate fixed by the State Privilege Tax Code which is $.04 per telephone.

2. ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANIES: Upon each person or company engaging and/or continuing in this Levee District for the business of operating a electric light and/or electric power plant or maintaining a line or lines for the transmission of electricity, or electric current for electric lights or electric power, a privilege tax fixed at the same rate as the privilege tax rate fixed by the State Privilege Tax Code.

3. RAILROAD COMPANIES: Upon each person or company engaging and/or continuing in this Levee District for the business of operating a railroad, a privilege tax fixed at the same rate as the privilege tax rate fixed by the State Privilege Tax Code.

All applicable definitions and other provisions (except: (a) that a privilege license issued hereunder shall be limited to this Levee District, and (b) the terms, "Officer" or "Collector", whose duty is to collect privilege taxes, means and shall include every officer of the State of Mississippi of this Levee District whose duty it is to collect privilege taxes as by law provided) of the State Privilege Tax Code relating to each of the above persons or companies shall be applicable to the respective privilege taxes levied hereunder.

All privilege licenses shall be good, usable and valid for one year from the date thereof, unless a more limited period is shown, but no license shall be issued for a longer period than one year.

It shall be the duty of the Secretary of this District to send a notice to each person or company engaged and/or continuing in any business in this Levee District herein above taxes of the imposition of the tax, and the tax shall be paid to the Treasurer of this District on or before the first day of June of each year, (except railroad companies, the privilege tax against which shall be paid to the Treasurer on or before the first day of December of each year), but failure to receive said notice or the failure to send the same shall not exempt the taxpayer from the payment of the taxes and such damages thereon as imposed by law.

The privilege tax herein imposed shall be for levee district-wide purposes and upon the payment of the said tax to the Treasurer of this District, a Levee District-wide license shall be issued to the taxpayer by the Treasurer of the Levee District, as herein provided.

Vote on said motion: AYES: Commissioners Rodgers, Wheeler,

Nichols, Hollis, Crump, Cochran, Dees

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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

TO FILL A VACANCY

IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR

OF THE CITY OF ISOLA, MISSISSIPPI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, a Special Municipal Election shall be conducted in and for the City of Isola, Humphreys County, Mississippi, at the Multipurpose Building located at 205 Julia, Isola MS 38754 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Mayor to fill a vacancy occurring as a result of the departed Mayor Dimp Lee Powell which was on July 4, 2024.

Each candidate for the said office is required by law to qualify by 5:00 pm on August 07, 2024 at least (20) days prior to the date set for the said election. Each candidate shall qualify by petition filed with the Municipal Clerk, which petition shall be signed by not less than FIFTEEN (15) qualified electors of Isola, Mississippi. No qualifying fee shall be required of any candidate. A qualified elector may sign more than one (1) petition per candidate.

NOTICE IF FURTHER GIVEN THAT, if no candidate in said election receives a majority of the votes cast therein, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall have their names placed on a ballot for a run-off election to be held two weeks thereafter.

Witness our signatures on this the 22^nd day of July, 2024.

Minnon Glasper, Election Commissioner

Ruby Jones, Election Commissioner

Mary Taylor, Election Commissioner

City Clerk, Magdaline Gamill

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The Town of Isola City Hall are now accepting applications for a Water Clerk position. This position will be part time. Applications can be picked up at the Town of Isola City Hall.

Office hours are between 8:00-4:30.

Qualifications

· Good Office Working Skills

· Typing

· Basic Computer Word Processing

· Filing

· Answering Phones

· Greeting Customers

· Cash Handling Experience

· Transportation

For more information about the job, you can either call the number listed below, or email townofisola@gmail.com.

(662)-962-7725

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NOTICE

OF

INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE

THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Notice is hereby given that on

Application No.: GW-52874

Permitted Acreage: 105 Acres

Location: NW¼ of the NE¼ of Sec 21, T15N, R04W

Application No.: GW-12723

Permitted Acreage: 50 Acres

Location: NW¼ of the NE¼ of Sec 21, T15N, R04W

Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application (s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.

If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after the 9^th day of July, 2024, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.

YMD Joint Water Management District

/s/Dillard M. Melton, Jr.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE

ESTATE OF DOROTHY JEAN

WILSON, DECEASED

BY: SANDRA LYNETTE WILSON-HULL

PETITIONER

VS.               CAUSE NO.: 2021-0087

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY JEAN

WILSON, DECEASED AND

OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST

RESPONDENTS

RULE 81 SUMMONS

State of Mississippi

County of Humphreys

TO: Unknown Heirs of Dorothy Jean Wilson, Deceased and Other Parties in Interest

You have been made Respondents in the suit filed in this Court by Sandra Lynette Wilson-Hull petitioning the Court to close the Estate of Dorothy Jean Wilson. Respondents other than you in this action are any unknown heirs of Dorothy Jean Wilson, Deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the compliant or petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. o’clock P. M. on August 12, 2024 in the courtroom of the Chancery Courtroom of the Humphreys County Courthouse located at 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, Mississippi; and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered for the relief demanded in the Petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under My Hand and Seal of said Court this 5th Day of June, 2024.

MARK D. LIDDELL, CHANCERY CLERK

(SEAL)

BY: Mack D. Liddell, Jr.

Deputy Clerk

P. O. Box 547

Belzoni, MS 39038

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Beat 5 will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on July 1, 2024, for

THE SALE OF JOHN DEERE 5100E TRACTOR

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 5^TH of June 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Humphreys County Beat 5 will receive sealed bids in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi at the Courthouse in Belzoni, Mississippi until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on July 1, 2024, for

THE PURCHASE AND FINANCE OF: 105HP TRACTOR

All bids should be marked as such on the face of the envelope with the date and time of bid acceptance and sent to Mack D. Liddell Jr., Chancery Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi.

The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids to determine the lowest and best bids and to waive all informalities.

Given under my hand and seal this the 5^TH of June 2024

MACK D. LIDDELL JR.

CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

P.O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

Humphreys County is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Engineering services for work related to the application for and implementation of an FY 2024 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) project. You are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Humphreys County; Post Office Box 547, Belzoni, MS 39038, no later than 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be opened at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors or their appointed selection committee.

The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to Humphreys County and approve all payment requests.

Humphreys County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit a Statement of Qualifications.

All Statements of Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Statement of Qualifications for DRA Engineering Services.” Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:

Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to the project;

Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;

Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.

The County may designate a selection committee to evaluate each Statement of Qualifications. The County may hold the Statements of Qualifications for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the Statements of Qualifications and investigating the firms and assigned individuals. The County reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

Subject to DRA awards, the County will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose Statement of Qualifications has the highest number of cumulative points following evaluation and determined to be the most advantageous to the County, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on fixed price basis. Humphreys County has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

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CITY OF BELZONI

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR BANKING SERVICES

The City of Belzoni, Mississippi is soliciting bids for a primary banking relationship with a major bank that operates a branch within the city limits. The bank must comply with all applicable rules and regulations in the revised Code of the State of Mississippi. The City intends to enter into a contract for services with the successful proposer for a period of two years, the agreement may be cancelled by mutual agreement with ninety (90) day notice of either party.

Any financial institution whose accounts are insured by the FDIC or any successors to that insurance corporation may qualify as a city depository, if the institution qualifies as a public funds depository under Mississippi Code Annotated § 27-105-5 or a public funds guaranty pool member under Sections 27-105-5 and 27-105-6. The qualified financial institution shall secure those deposits by placing qualified securities on deposit with the State Treasurer of Mississippi as provided in MCA Section 27-105-5. Any financial institution not meeting the prescribed ratio requirement whose accounts are insured by the FDIC or any successors to that insurance corporation, may receive city funds in an amount not exceeding the amount that is insured by that insurance corporation and may qualify as a city depository to the extent of that insurance.

The City currently uses multiple accounts for the majority of its deposits, clearing accounts and claim warrants and a separate account for its payroll account. There are several other accounts with limited activity. The City requires a monthly statement and the availability of wire transfers and daily information on collected, available and closing balances. NSF checks will be processed twice before being returned to the City. Access to daily banking activity for these accounts must be provided. Other services may be required during the term of this Agreement. The bank will be required to comply with all State and Federal regulations regarding safekeeping of municipal securities.

The City has direct deposit for payroll. The bank will assist the City with the system and deliver funds into employee accounts as specified. Also, all accounts are to be interest bearing accounts. Please quote rate structure for fixed and/or variable.

BID PROCEDURES

Institutions wishing to make proposals to the City of Belzoni for banking services must be received in the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Belzoni, Mississippi no later than 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 28, 2024. Bids must be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked, “DEPOSITORY 06282024.” Deliver to 102 West Jackson Street, Belzoni, MS 39038. Bids will be evaluated on the responsiveness as required in the specifications, lowest net cost to the City and expected convenience of banking services for the personnel involved.

The contract is intended to be offered to the bank proposing the most favorable combination of cost and services as determined at the sole discretion of the City.

The City may reject all proposals. Determination of qualification is solely at the discretion of the City. No promise to contract under any set of conditions is intended to be made or implied herein by the City of Belzoni.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

ANNE CARLTON GORTON, DECEASED

NO. 2024-0019

BY: JAMES CARLTON GORTON. EXECUTOR                               PETITIONER

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, on the 4th day of June, 2024, upon the Estate of ANNE CARLTON GORTON, Deceased, Cause No. 2024-0019, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to file said claims with the Clerk of said Court for probation and registration against said estate within three months from this date, or they will be forever barred.

THIS, the 3rd day of April, 2024.

/s/ JAMES CARLTON GORTON

JAMES CARLTON GORTON,

Executor of the Estate of

Anne Carlton Gorton

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bank Depository Bids

Notice is hereby given to all financial institutions in the Humphreys County or Belzoni, Mississippi area, whose accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, that the Mississippi Achievement School District will be receiving sealed bids until 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2024, on behalf of the Humphreys County School District, for the purpose of keeping school district funds, or any part thereof pursuant to Section 27-105-305 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The bids shall designate the type of security authorized by law which the financial institutions propose to give as security for funds, pursuant to Section 27-105-315. Specifically, the district will accept only bids that give exact quotes on the maximum amount of interest the bidder will pay daily for funds on deposit in all district accounts that will be established with the highest and best bidders. The bids will be for a three-year period, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027.

All bids must be sealed with BANK DEPOSITORY BID noted in the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids should be mailed or hand delivered to the Office of the Superintendent of the Mississippi Achievement School District, located at 1133 Calhoun Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194. Each bid must be submitted on the bid proposal form, which may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent.

The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bids. For additional information on the bidding process or to request a bid proposal form, please contact Levette Upshaw, Chief Business Officer at (662) 746-2125 or by email at mupshaw@masd.k12.ms.us.

Publication Dates: June 12, 2024

June 19, 2024

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TOWN OF ISOLA LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

The Town of Isola is accepting Bids for the Renovation of the Ceiling (Lights, Installation and Panels) and Tile Flooring to the Isola Library. All bids are accepted and/or mailed to the Town of Isola at the address listed below. For further information, please contact the City Clerk at 662.962.7725 or email: townofisola@gmail.com.

Town of Isola

203 Julia Street

P. O. Box 194

Isola, MS 38754

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HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, MARCH 19, 2024

9:00 A.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MET IN THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 PURSUANT TO NOTICE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE PRESENT TO-WIT: REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT AND MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 5; JAMES BANKHEAD, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 1; NAILON LEE, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 2, TELECONFERENCE; WOODROW JOHNSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 3; DELRICK HENDERSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 4, ABSENT; MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK; BRUCE WILLIAMS, SHERIFF; AND WILLIE BAILEY, BOARD ATTORNEY, ABSENT; AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING WERE HAD AND DONE, TO-WIT:

THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OPENED ACCORDING TO LAW, THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS WERE DONE, TO-WIT:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, I, MACK D. LIDDELL, JR. CHANCERY CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, HEREBY GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR A SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS MATTER:

1. DISCUSSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LOUISE FOR GARBAGE PICKUP SERVICES

2. DISCUSSION OF SWAP DAY FROM CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL TO GOOD FRIDAY

NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN, THIS 12^TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024.

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HUMPHREYS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISE TO PROVIDE GARBAGE SERVICES AT $1600.00 PER MONTH AND THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) GARBAGE CARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2850.00 TO BE IN TWO EQUAL INSTALLMENTS

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE CITY OF LOUISE TO PROVIDE GARBAGE SERVICES AT $1600.00 PER MONTH TO THE TOWN OF LOUISE AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) GARBAGE CARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2850.00 TO BE PAID IN TWO EQUAL INSTALLMENTS. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON ABSENT

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING GOOD FRIDAY AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN LIEU OF CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING GOOD FRIDAY AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN LIEU OF CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON ABSENT

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE MARCH 19, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION TO FINALLY ADJOURN THE MARCH 19, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON ABSENT

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING TO BE FINALLY ADJOURNED.

SO ORDERED, THIS 19^TH DAY OF MARCH 2024.

/s/REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI TO (I) ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE County, (II) ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE COUNTY FOR PURCHASE BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND/OR (III) ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, IN ONE OR MORE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT SERIES, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,300,000); DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the "Governing Body") of Humphreys County, Mississippi (the “County”) acting for and on behalf of the County, is authorized by the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018, House Bill 1, 2018 First Extraordinary Session, as codified by (the "Infrastructure Modernization Act") and Sections 19-9-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the "County Bond Act”), to issue debt obligations for the purposes set forth therein, including, but not limited to, providing funding for (i) constructing, reconstructing, and repairing roads, highways and bridges, and acquiring the necessary land, including land for road building materials, and acquiring rights-of-way therefor and the purchase of heavy construction equipment and accessories thereto reasonably required to construct, repair and renovate roads, highways and bridges and approaches thereto within the County, (ii) purchasing machinery and equipment which have an expected useful life in excess of ten (10) years, and (iii) other authorized purposes under the Act (as defined below) including funding capitalized interest, if applicable, funding a debt service reserve fund, if any, and paying the costs of such borrowing (collectively, the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the County, is authorized by the Infrastructure Modernization Act and the County Bond Act to issue general obligation bonds of the County for the purpose of providing financing for the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the County, is also authorized under the Infrastructure Modernization Act, County Bond Act and Sections 31-25-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the "Bank Act" and together with the Infrastructure Modernization Act and County Bond Act, the "Act"), and other applicable laws of the State of Mississippi (the "State"), (a) issue a general obligation bond of the County to be sold to the Mississippi Development Bank (the "Bank") to finance the costs of the Project, and/or (b) enter into a loan with the Bank to borrow money to finance the costs of the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Project is in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of the Act; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body has caused an estimate to be made of the cost of such Project from which estimates the Governing Body finds that the contemplated costs of the County’s portion of the Project thereof will not exceed ; and

, the Governing Body is authorized Six Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000); and

WHEREAS, the assessed value of all taxable property within the County, according to the last completed assessment for taxation, was Eighty Six Million Five Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Two Dollars ($86,557,822), and as of April 1, 2024, the County had outstanding bonded and floating indebtedness as subject to the fifteen percent (15%) debt limit prescribed by Section 19-9-5 of the Act, as amended, which is Two Million Six Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($2,635,000), and outstanding bonded and floating indebtedness as subject to the twenty percent (20%) debt limit prescribed by Section 19-9-5of the Act, which is Two Million Six Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($2,635,000).

WHEREAS, the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan, when added to the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the County, will not result in bonded indebtedness, exclusive of indebtedness not subject to the aforesaid fifteen percent (15%) debt limit, of more than fifteen percent (15%) of the assessed value of all taxable property within the County, will not result in indebtedness, both bonded and floating, exclusive of indebtedness not subject to the aforesaid twenty percent (20%) debt limit of more than twenty percent (20%) of the assessed value of all taxable property within the County, and will not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation upon indebtedness which may be incurred by the County; and

WHEREAS, there has been no increase in said bonded and floating general obligation indebtedness of the County since April 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that it is necessary for the health and well-being of the citizens of the County, and it would be in the best interest of the County for the Governing Body to provide financing for the costs of the Project by borrowing money through the issuance of the Bonds and/or the County Bond and/or by entering into the Loan, in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series, all in accordance with the Act; and

WHEREAS, in connection with the Project, the County expects to incur expenses for which the County will advance internal funds; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to be able to reimburse itself for all or a portion of such expenses of the Project from the proceeds of the Bonds, the County Bond, and/or the Loan; and

WHEREAS, the County reasonably expects that it will incur expenditures prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan which it intends to reimburse with the proceeds of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan upon the issuance thereof. This declaration of official intent to reimburse expenditures made prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan is made pursuant to Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulations"). The Project for which such expenditures are made is the same as described hereinabove. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for the Project by the County is the amount hereinabove set forth; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body is authorized and empowered by the Act to issue the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan for the purposes as hereinafter set forth and there are no other available funds on hand or available from regular sources of income for such purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:

The Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the County, hereby declares its intention to (a) issue and sell the Bonds pursuant to the Infrastructure Modernization Act and the County Bond Act, and/or (b) issue and sell the County Bond to the Bank pursuant to the Act, and/or (c) enter into a Loan with the Bank pursuant to the Act, in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series, all in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed Six Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000).

SECTION 2. The Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan will be issued for the purpose of financing the Project, as authorized by the Act.

SECTION 3. The Bonds and/or the County Bond may be issued in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series, from time to time, and, if issued, will be general obligations of the County payable as to principal and interest out of and secured by an irrevocable pledge of the avails of a direct and continuing tax to be levied annually without limitation as to time, rate or amount upon all the taxable property within the geographical limits of the County. The Loan will be payable from available revenues of the County and will not constitute an indebtedness of the County within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory restrictions, limitations, or provisions, and the taxing power of the County will not be pledged to the payment of the Loan.

SECTION 4. The Governing Body proposes to direct the issuance of all or any portion of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan in the amount and for the purposes and secured as aforesaid at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held at its usual meeting place in the Humphreys County Courthouse, located at 148 Castleman Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. on July 1, 2024, or at some meeting or meetings subsequent thereto; provided, however, that if twenty percent (20%), or fifteen hundred (1,500), whichever is less, of the qualified electors of the County shall file a written protest with the Clerk of the Governing Body (the "Clerk") against the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan on or before the aforesaid date and hour, then the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan shall not be issued unless approved at an election on the question thereof called and held as is provided by law; provided, further that if no protest is filed, then the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan may be issued and sold in one or more series, without an election on the question of the issuance thereof at any time within a period of two (2) years after July 1, 2024.

SECTION 5. The Clerk is hereby directed to publish a copy of this resolution once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in The Belzoni Banner, a newspaper published in and having a general circulation in the County and qualified under the provisions of Section 13‑3‑31, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time, with the first publication being not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date set forth in Section 4 of this resolution, and the last publication being made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date.

SECTION 6. The Clerk is hereby directed to procure from the publisher of the aforesaid newspaper the customary proof of the publication of this resolution and have the same before the Governing Body on the date and hour specified in Section 4 hereof.

SECTION 7. The County hereby declares its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan for expenses incurred with respect to the Project subsequent to the date of this resolution. This declaration of official intent to reimburse expenditures made prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan is made pursuant to the Reimbursement Regulations. The Project for which such expenditures are made is the same as described herein. The Bonds, the County Bond and/or the Loan, issued in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series, will not exceed the total aggregate principal amount of Six Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000).

SECTION 8. The Governing Body authorizes and directs the President of the Governing Body, the Clerk, and any other authorized officer of the County to take such actions and execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 9. If any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any of the other provisions of this resolution, but this resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision or provisions had not been contained herein.

SECTION 9. All other ordinances, resolutions and orders of the Governing Body in conflict with this resolution shall be and the same are hereby replaced, rescinded and set aside, but only to the extent of such conflict. For cause, it is hereby found, determined and adjudicated that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the Governing Body.

Published by order of the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the County, on the 3rd day of June 2024.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Humphreys County Board of Supervisors, until 2:00 P.M. local time, 17th day of May 2024, at the Humphreys County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors Room, Belzoni, Mississippi, at which time and place all proposals will be opened and read aloud. Electronic bids may be submitted in lieu of paper bids at www.wcmplanroom.com.

Request for bids for as follows: Humphreys County MCWI Bel-Air Subdivision Stormwater Ditch Rehabilitation

Copies may be viewed and obtained by visiting www.wcmplanroom.com. Documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. For questions regarding website registration or how to obtain documents, you may contact Plan House at 662-407-0193 or admin@phbidding.com.

The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds and other contract documents may be examined at the following:

1. Chancery Clerk Office, Humphreys County Courthouse, Belzoni, Mississippi.

2. Williams, Clark & Morrison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 213 South Main Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Humphreys County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities therein, and to determine which is the best bid. A certified check or bid bond for five percent (5%) of total bid, made payable to Humphreys County must accompany each proposal.

A performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract will be required.

By order of the Board of Supervisors, Regular Meeting, 1st day of April 2024.

/s/ Reggie Pinkston

President, Humphreys County Board of Supervisors

Publish 4/17 & 4/24, 2024

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals for furnishing all labor and materials as required by the drawings and specifications for the O.M. McNair Middle School & Humphrey County High School Cafeteria Renovations located at 910 Church Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 and 700 Cohn Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, funded by District funding, will be received by the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 until 10:00 AM on May 16, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for all work required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and shall hold current Certificates of Responsibility as issued by law.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

1. Electronic Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on May 16, 2024, by electronic submission as a PDF file at imsengineersbids.com each bidder submitting a bid electronically shall include a cover document titled Bid: O.M. McNair Middle School & Humphrey County High School Cafeteria Renovations and shall list the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number as part of its PDF bid submittal. Any electronic PDF bid that does not include the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number shall not be considered.

2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on May 16, 2024 at the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038. All sealed bids shall be marked on the outside face of the envelope "Bid: O.M. McNair Middle School & Humphrey County High School Cafeteria Renovations and shall have the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number written on the outside of the envelope. If any envelope is not so marked, said bid shall not be opened or considered.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 1:00 P.M., on April 30, 2024.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

Advertisement dates: April 17th, 2024 and April 24th, 2024.

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NOTICE

INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE

THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of April, 2024, Highball Farms LLC, 8106 Tupper Bayou Road, Isola, MS 38754, has filed application(s) for permit(s) to divert or withdraw the public water of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use, from the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer, in the county of Humphreys for Irrigation and Wildlife Management, subject to existing rights, the following amount(s) of water at the indicated location(s):

Application No.: GW-52823

Permitted Acreage: 140 Acres

Location: SE¼ of the SE¼ of Sec 18, T15N, R04W

Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application (s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.

If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after the 14th day of May, 2024, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.

YMD Joint Water Management District

/s/Dillard M. Melton, Jr.

Permitting Director 16

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

9:00 A.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MET IN THE CITY OF BELZONI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AT 10:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 PURSUANT TO NOTICE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE PRESENT TO-WIT: REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT AND MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 5; JAMES BANKHEAD, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 1; NAILON LEE, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 2; WOODROW JOHNSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 3; DELRICK HENDERSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 4; MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK; BRUCE WILLIAMS, SHERIFF; AND WILLIE BAILEY, BOARD ATTORNEY, ABSENT; AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING WERE HAD AND DONE, TO-WIT:

THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OPENED ACCORDING TO LAW, THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS WERE DONE, TO-WIT:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, I, MACK D. LIDDELL, JR. CHANCERY CLERK OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, HEREBY GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR A SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS MATTER:

1. DISCUSSION OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE

2. DISCUSSION OF EMA DEPARTMENT

NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN, THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024.

MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD FOR THE MEETING TO BE CLOSED TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE BOARD SHOULD DECLARE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MATTER BEING PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS VOTING TO MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE QUESTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION, THE MEETING WAS CLOSED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THEREUPON, IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD TO COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AND BACK INTO OPEN SESSION, WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION, BACK INTO OPEN SESSION.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS BOTH LEGAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS. A MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPOINTING MARVIN EDWARDS AND TRURON GRAYSON AS ALTERNATE AGENTS TO ROYCE STEED

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPOINTING MARVIN EDWARDS AND TRURON GRAYSON AS ALTERNATE AGENTS TO ROYCE STEED. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO FINALLY ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING TO BE FINALLY ADJOURNED.

SO ORDERED, THIS 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

RICHARD D. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

RECESSED, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10:00 A.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MET IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AT 10:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 BEING THE TIME DESIGNATED BY LAW FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD AS PROVIDED BY MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 19-3-11 (SUPP., 1991). THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE PRESENT TO-WIT: REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT AND MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 5; JAMES BANKHEAD, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 1; NAILON LEE, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 2; WOODROW JOHNSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 3; DELRICK HENDERSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 4; MACK LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK; BRUCE WILLIAMS, SR., SHERIFF; AND WILLIE BAILEY, BOARD ATTORNEY; AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING WERE HAD AND DONE, TO-WIT:

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING SECOND CLAIMS DOCKET

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE SECOND CLAIMS DOCKET. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR HENDERSON FOR THE MEETING TO BE CLOSED TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE BOARD SHOULD DECLARE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MATTER BEING PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION, BACK INTO OPEN SESSION.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS BOTH LEGEAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS. A MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE NO VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE RENEWAL RATES OF UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR MARCH 1, 2024-FEBRUARY 28, 2025

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL RATES OF UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR MARCH 1, 2024-FEBRUARY 28, 2025. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID RENEWAL SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER RESCINDING THE MINUTES APPOINTING AKEITHA SMITH AS YOUTH COURT CLERK

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION RESCINDING THE MINUTES APPOINTING AKEITHA SMITH AS YOUTH COURT CLERK. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BRADLEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,074.10

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING PAYMENT TO BRADLEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,074.10. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID PAYMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF TRURON GRAYSON AS EMA PERSONNEL DIRECTOR AND WALKER STEWART AS ASSISTANT

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF TRURON GRAYSON AS EMA PERSONNEL DIRECTOR AND WALKER STEWART AS ASSISTANT. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE HIRE OF ANTOINETTE WELLS AS FACILITY MANAGER OF THE MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING FOR THE BELZONI AND ISOLA FACILITIES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2024

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE HIRE OF ANTOINETTE WELLS AS FACILITY MANAGER OF THE MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING FOR THE BELZONI AND ISOLA FACILITIES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2024. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPOINTING TRURON GRAYSON AS APPLICANT AGENT FOR FEMA

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPOINTING TRURON GRAYSON AS APPLICANT AGENT FOR FEMA . THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID APPOINTMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE_____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CONSULTANT FIRM TO REVIEW THE DISASTER RECOVERY

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CONSULTANT FIRM TO REVIEW THE DISASTER RECOVERY. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN EMA DIRECTOR

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN EMA DIRECTOR. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 MEETING

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO FINALLY ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 BOARD MEETING. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING RECESSED.

SO ORDERED, THIS THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

/s/REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Request for bids for as follows: Humphreys County MCWI Bel-Air Subdivision Stormwater Ditch Rehabilitation

1. Chancery Clerk Office, Humphreys County Courthouse, Belzoni, Mississippi.

2. Williams, Clark & Morrison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 213 South Main Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

A performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract will be required.

By order of the Board of Supervisors, Regular Meeting, 1st day of April 2024.

/s/ Reggie Pinkston

President, Humphreys County Board of Supervisors

Publish 4/17 & 4/24, 2024

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and shall hold current Certificates of Responsibility as issued by law.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 1:00 P.M., on April 30, 2024.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

Advertisement dates: April 17th, 2024 and April 24th, 2024.

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NOTICE

INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE

THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Application No.: GW-52823

Permitted Acreage: 140 Acres

Location: SE¼ of the SE¼ of Sec 18, T15N, R04W

Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application (s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.

If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after the 14th day of May, 2024, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.

YMD Joint Water Management District

/s/Dillard M. Melton, Jr.

Permitting Director 16

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

9:00 A.M.

THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OPENED ACCORDING TO LAW, THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS WERE DONE, TO-WIT:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

1. DISCUSSION OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE

2. DISCUSSION OF EMA DEPARTMENT

NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN, THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024.

MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION, BACK INTO OPEN SESSION.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPOINTING MARVIN EDWARDS AND TRURON GRAYSON AS ALTERNATE AGENTS TO ROYCE STEED

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING TO BE FINALLY ADJOURNED.

SO ORDERED, THIS 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

RICHARD D. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

RECESSED, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10:00 A.M.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING SECOND CLAIMS DOCKET

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE SECOND CLAIMS DOCKET. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION, BACK INTO OPEN SESSION.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE NO VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE RENEWAL RATES OF UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR MARCH 1, 2024-FEBRUARY 28, 2025

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID RENEWAL SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER RESCINDING THE MINUTES APPOINTING AKEITHA SMITH AS YOUTH COURT CLERK

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BRADLEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,074.10

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID PAYMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF TRURON GRAYSON AS EMA PERSONNEL DIRECTOR AND WALKER STEWART AS ASSISTANT

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE HIRE OF ANTOINETTE WELLS AS FACILITY MANAGER OF THE MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING FOR THE BELZONI AND ISOLA FACILITIES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2024

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPOINTING TRURON GRAYSON AS APPLICANT AGENT FOR FEMA

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID APPOINTMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE_____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CONSULTANT FIRM TO REVIEW THE DISASTER RECOVERY

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN EMA DIRECTOR

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR LEE SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN EMA DIRECTOR. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 MEETING

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO FINALLY ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 BOARD MEETING. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING RECESSED.

SO ORDERED, THIS THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.

/s/REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/s/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST

WILL AND TESTAMENT OF

JACOB RUSH, DECEASED CA

No. 2023-0108

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TO THE CREDITORS OF JACOB RUSH, DECEASED:

Letters testamentary in the estate of Jacob Rush, deceased, having been granted on the 15^th, day of April, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, as Executrix, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of said Jacob Rush, deceased, to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from date of first publication of this notice, and any claims not so probated and registered within said time will be forever barred.

This the 22^nd day of April, 2024

Nia Rush, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Jacob Rush, deceased

Boerner Law Firm, P.C.

Solicitors

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Belzoni –

Belzoni Municipal Airport

BIL Project No. 3-28-0007-024-2024

Sealed bids will be received until May 22, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., and then publicly opened and read at Belzoni Airport Terminal Building, Belzoni, MS 39038, for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary for the construction of City of Belzoni - 2024 Airport Improvements,

BIL Project No. 3-28-0007-024-2024, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Copies of the bid documents including project drawings and technical specifications are on file and may be inspected at the following locations:

Gardner Engineering, P.A., 216 Second Street, Indianola, MS 38751

Belzoni Airport Terminal Building, Belzoni, MS 39038

A complete set of bid documents may be obtained from Gardner Engineering, P.A., 216 Second Street, P. O. Drawer A, Indianola, MS 38751, Telephone 662-887-1862, for a fee of $100.00, none of which is refundable.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. The bid guaranty may be by certified check or bid bond made payable to City of Belzoni.

Bids may be held by the City of Belzoni for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract.

The right is reserved, as the City of Belzoni may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.

This project is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.

Award of contract is also subject to the following Federal provisions:

Executive Order 11246 and DOL Regulation 41 CFR PART 60 - Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity

DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5 – Davis Bacon Act

DOT Regulation 49 CFR PART 29 - Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace

DOT Regulation 49 CFR PART 30 - Denial of Public Works Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Countries that Deny Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Countries that Deny Procurement Market Access to U.S. Contractors (Foreign Trade Restriction).

TITLE 49 United States Code, CHAPTER 501 – Buy American Preferences

The principal items of work under this contract are:

Taxilane Construction and Fencing

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Belzoni –

Belzoni Municipal Airport

AIP Project No. 3-28-0007-025-2024

AIP Project No. 3-28-0007-025-2024, Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Copies of the bid documents including project drawings and technical specifications are on file and may be inspected at the following locations:

Gardner Engineering, P.A., 216 Second Street, Indianola, MS 38751

Belzoni Airport Terminal Building, Belzoni, MS 39038

Bids may be held by the City of Belzoni for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract.

The right is reserved, as the City of Belzoni may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.

Award of contract is also subject to the following Federal provisions:

Executive Order 11246 and DOL Regulation 41 CFR PART 60 - Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity

DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5 – Davis Bacon Act

DOT Regulation 49 CFR PART 29 - Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace

TITLE 49 United States Code, CHAPTER 501 – Buy American Preferences

The principal items of work under this contract are:

2-Unit Airport Hanger

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals for furnishing all labor and materials as required by the drawings and specifications for the O.M. McNair Middle HVAC Improvements located at 910 Church Street, Belzoni, MS 39038, funded by District and ESSER funding, will be received by the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 until 10:00 AM on May 23, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for all work required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and shall hold current Certificates of Responsibility as issued by law and be registered on SAM.gov. Mississippi Achievement School District encourages Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise contractors and subcontractors.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

1. Electronic Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on May 23, 2024, by electronic submission as a PDF file at imsengineersbids.com each bidder submitting a bid electronically shall include a cover document titled Bid: O.M. McNair Middle HVAC Improvements and shall list the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number as part of its PDF bid submittal. Any electronic PDF bid that does not include the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number shall not be considered.

2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on May 23, 2024 at the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038. All sealed bids shall be marked on the outside face of the envelope "Bid: O.M. McNair Middle HVAC Improvements and shall have the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number written on the outside of the envelope. If any envelope is not so marked, said bid shall not be opened or considered.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 1:00 P.M., on May 7, 2024.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

Advertisement dates: April 24^th, 2024 and May 1^st, 2024.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals for furnishing all labor and materials as required by the drawings and specifications for the Humphrey County High Performing Arts HVAC Improvements located at 700 Cohn Street, Belzoni, MS 39038, funded by District and ESSER funding, will be received by the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 until 10:30 AM on May 23, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for all work required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

1. Electronic Bids will be accepted until 10:30 AM on May 23, 2024, by electronic submission as a PDF file at imsengineersbids.com each bidder submitting a bid electronically shall include a cover document titled Bid: Humphrey County High Performing Arts HVAC Improvements and shall list the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number as part of its PDF bid submittal. Any electronic PDF bid that does not include the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number shall not be considered.

2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:30 AM on May 23, 2024 at the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038. All sealed bids shall be marked on the outside face of the envelope "Bid: Humphrey County High Performing Arts HVAC Improvements and shall have the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number written on the outside of the envelope. If any envelope is not so marked, said bid shall not be opened or considered.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 2:00 P.M., on May 7, 2024.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

Advertisement dates: April 24^th, 2024 and May 1^st, 2024.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by The Town of Silver City, until 10:00 A.M. local time, 24^th day of May 2024, at the Engineer’s Office, Williams, Clark & Morrison Inc., 213 South Main Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi, at which time and place all proposals will be opened and read aloud. Electronic bids may be submitted in lieu of paper bids at www.wcmplanroom.com.

Request for bids for as follows: Town of Silver City Wastewater Treatment Facility Repair (Rebid)

1. Chancery Clerk Office, Humphreys County Courthouse, Belzoni, Mississippi.

2. Williams, Clark & Morrison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 213 South Main Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

The Town of Silver City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities therein, and to determine which is the best bid. A certified check or bid bond for five percent (5%) of total bid, made payable to The Town of Silver City must accompany each proposal.

A performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract will be required.

By order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Regular Meeting, 2^nd day of April 2024.

/s/ Robert A. Hairston

Mayor

The Town of Silver City

Publish 4/24 & 5/1, 2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR MAINTEANCE WORKER

Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Belzoni, Mississippi and will receive applications for a dedicated maintenance worker. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to pass a drug test. Applications will be accepted at the WIN Job Center until April 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Belzoni, Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, promote, and employ all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veterans status and to promote equal employment in all terms and conditions of employment.

Given under my hand and official seal of this office this the 12^th day of January 2024.

/s/ JOE L JACKSON, MAYOR

/s/ DELORES HARRIS, CITY CLERK

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals for furnishing all labor and materials as required by the drawings and specifications for the Humphrey High School Athletic Complex located at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, funded by District funding, will be received by the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 until 10:00 AM on May 9, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for all work required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and shall hold current Certificates of Responsibility as issued by law.

Bids may be submitted by either of the following methods:

1. Electronic Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on May 9, 2024, by electronic submission as a PDF file at imsengineersbids.com each bidder submitting a bid electronically shall include a cover document titled Bid: Humphrey High School Athletic Complex and shall list the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number as part of its PDF bid submittal. Any electronic PDF bid that does not include the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number shall not be considered.

2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on May 9, 2024 at the Mississippi Achievement School District at 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038. All sealed bids shall be marked on the outside face of the envelope "Bid: Humphrey High School Athletic Complex and shall have the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number written on the outside of the envelope. If any envelope is not so marked, said bid shall not be opened or considered.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Mississippi Achievement School District, 401 Fourth Street, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038 at 1:00 P.M., on April 23, 2024.

Performance and Payment Bond, in the full amount of the contract, will be required for contract security.

The Contract or Contracts will be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, except that the Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Owner reserves the right to hold all bids for examination for a period not to exceed Thirty (30) days and to award the Contract based on the best bid. All Bids shall be in compliance and subject to Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as annotated and amended, and in all case law pertaining thereto.

Advertisement dates: April 10th, 2024 and April 17th, 2024.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED

BY: CAUSE NO. 24-cv-00006-DMJ

JANICE GLASSCOCK JOHNSON, ADMINISTRATRIX PETITIONER

VS.

JANICE GLASSCOCK JOHNSON, JEREMY K. JOHNSON, AMY REBECCA JOHNSON BARNETT, AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED, AND ANY PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED

RESPONDENTS

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Janice Glasscock Johnson, who is the wife of decedent, is an adult resident of Humphreys County, Mississippi, her address being P. O. Box 160, Silver City, Mississippi 39166.

Jeremy K. Johnson, who is the son of decedent, is an adult resident of King County, Washington, his address being 20025 2^nd Avenue NW, Shoreline, Washington 98177

Amy Rebecca Johnson Barnett, who is the daughter of decedent, is an adult resident to Shelby County, Alabama, her address being 277 Village Drive, Calera, Alabama 35040.

ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED, AND ANY UNKNOWN PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED

You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Janice Glasscock Johnson, as Administratrix of the Estate of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased, Petitioner, seeking a determination of the heirship of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased. All Respondents in this action are Janice Glasscock Johnson, Jeremy K. Johnson, Amy Rebecca Johnson Barnett, and any unknown heirs-at-law of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased, and any unknown person or persons having or claiming an interest in the Estate of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21^st, 2024, in the Chancery Courtroom at the Humphreys County Courthouse, 102 Castleman Street, Suite #2, Belzoni, Mississippi 39038, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment may be entered against you for the things demanded in the Petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. If you file an answer or other pleading, you must mail or deliver a copy to Floyd M. Melton III, attorney for Petitioner, whose address is Post Office Box 534, Greenwood, Mississippi 38935-0534, and whose street address is 107 ½ East Market Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, whose phone number is (662) 453-8016, and you must also file the original of such answer or pleading with the Clerk of this Court.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 8th day of April, 2024.

MACK D. LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK

CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MS

P. O. BOX 547

BELZONI, MS 39038

By: /s/ Shavon Ellis, D.C.

PUBLISH: April 10, 2024, April 17, 2024, and April 24, 2024

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SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF Humphreys

WHEREAS, on the 6th day of May, 2002, , Johnnie Carroll, a single woman, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Charlene Griffin, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi in Trust Deed Book 233 at Page 814 Instrument# 984299; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Carroll, a single woman is also known as Johnnie L. Carroll per the land records of Humphreys County, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, by various assignments on record said Deed of Trust was ultimately assigned to GSMS 2021-1 Trust by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in T DT Book 0360 at Page 366 Instrument# 2024000142; and

WHEREAS by Order granting Default Judgment and Final Judgment on the Pleadings, in the matter of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs. The Uknown Heirs at Law of Johnnie L. Carroll, deceased, et al; Cause No. 2022-0110 in the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi, rendered on the 18th day of September 2023, which confirms title to the subject property in the name of Johnnie Carroll, subject to Deed of Trust filed in the land records in Humphreys County in Trust Deed Book 233 at Page 814 and recognizes said Deed of Trust to be a valid, perfected and enforceable First Priority Lien on the subject property. The Order further authorizes judicial foreclosure of the subject Deed of Trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 233 at Page 814, and appoints Dean Morris, LLC, Special Commissioner for purposes of conducting the Judicial Foreclosure Sale. Said Order appearing in the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi's land records in T LD Book 212 at Page 38 Instrument No. 2023000901 on October 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 1st day of May, 2024, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the north front door of the Humphreys County Courthouse at Belzoni, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Humphreys County, Mississippi, to-wit:

Lot 14, Shannon's Second Addition, as per map or plat thereof on file in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Humphreys County, Mississippi, together with all tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereupon situated or in anywise appertaining.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Special Commissioner.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 27^th day of March, 2024.

Dean Morris, LLC

Special Commissioner

855 S Pear Orchard Rd,

Ste. 404 Bldg 400

Ridgeland, MS 39157

(318) 330-9020

adp/F22-0016

PUBLISH: 4-10-2024 / 4-17-2024 / 4-24-2024

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Town of Isola is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Engineering services for work related to the application for and implementation of an FY 2024 CDBG project. You are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications, in accordance with this request, to the Town of Isola, 203 Julia Street, Isola, MS 38754, no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be opened at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen or an appointed selection committee.

The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town of Isola and approve all payment requests.

The Town of Isola is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit Statements of Qualifications. The Town also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit Statements of Qualifications. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the Town of Isola and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents of the Town of Isola. Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.

All Statements of Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Statement of Qualifications for CDBG Engineering Services.” Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:

Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to the project;

Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;

Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.

The Town may designate a selection committee to evaluate each Statement of Qualifications. The Town may hold Statements of Qualifications for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the Statements of Qualifications and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

Subject to CDBG awards and the removal of all environmental conditions, the Town will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose Statement of Qualifications has the highest number of cumulative points following evaluation and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Town of Isola has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Town of Silver City is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Engineering services for work related to the application for and implementation of an FY 2024 CDBG project. You are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications, in accordance with this request, to the Town of Silver City, 70 Mimms Avenue, Post Office Box 117, Silver City, MS 39166, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be opened at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen or an appointed selection committee.

The Town of Silver City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit Statements of Qualifications. The Town also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit Statements of Qualifications. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the Town of Silver City and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents of the Town of Silver City. Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.

Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to the project;

Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.

Subject to CDBG awards and the removal of all environmental conditions, the Town will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose Statement of Qualifications has the highest number of cumulative points following evaluation and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Town of Silver City has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

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HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

RECESSED, JANUARY 10, 2024

10:00 A.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MET IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AT 10:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 BEING THE TIME DESIGNATED BY LAW FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD AS PROVIDED BY MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 19-3-11 (SUPP., 1991). THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE PRESENT TO-WIT: REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT AND MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 5; JAMES BANKHEAD, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 1; NAILON LEE, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 2; WOODROW JOHNSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 3; DELRICK HENDERSON, MEMBER FROM DISTRICT 4; MACK LIDDELL, JR., CHANCERY CLERK; BRUCE WILLIAMS, SR., SHERIFF; AND WILLIE BAILEY, BOARD ATTORNEY; AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING WERE HAD AND DONE, TO-WIT:

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR DUMP TRUCKS

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR DUMP TRUCKS. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE RUN OF A SECOND DOCKET

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE RUN OF A SECOND DOCKET. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE CONTRACT OF SOUTH DELTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES TO HUMPHREYS COUNTY FOR A NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT OF SOUTH DELTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES TO HUMPHREYS COUNTY FOR A NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. FOR A COPY OF SAID CONTRACT SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER AUTHORIZING WAYNE MORRISON TO WRITE A LETTER TO MS OFFICE OF STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION VERIFYING THAT CEMETERY ROAD LOCATED IN HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MS IS A COUNTY ROAD

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BROOMFIELD SECONDED THE MOTION AUTHORIZING WAYNE MORRISON TO WRITE A LETTER TO MS OFFICE OF STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION VERIFYING THAT CEMETERY ROAD LOCATED IN HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MS IS A COUNTY ROAD. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE TRAVEL OF ROAD FOREMEN TO THE MAS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE JANUARY 24-25, 2024

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE TRAVEL OF ROAD FOREMEN TO THE MAS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE JANUARY 24-25, 2024. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE USE OF THE COUNTY CREDIT CARD FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS DECEMBER 11, 2023 FOR COURT COMMITMENT OF DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT IN BILOXI, MS ORDERED BY CHANCELLOR GILES

SUPERVISOR LEE MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE USE OF THE COUNTY CREDIT CARD FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS DECEMBER 11, 2023 FOR COURT COMMITMENT OF DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT IN BILOXI, MS ORDERED BY CHANCELLOR GILES. CREDIT CARD WAS AUTHORIZED AT HOME2SUITES IN THE AMOUNT OF $144.48. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE CONTRACTS OF THREE RIVERS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT HIGH AVAILABILITY COMPUTER SERVICE LEASE AGREEMENT AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY BAILEY

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE CONTRACTS OF THREE RIVERS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT HIGH AVAILABILITY COMPUTER SERVICE LEASE AGREEMENT AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY BAILEY. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENTS SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE_____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FISHER CONSTRUCTION, INC AND THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FISHER CONSTRUCTION, INC AND THE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED. FOR A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT SEE MINUTE BOOK ______ PAGE ______.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS VOTING TO MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE QUESTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION, THE MEETING WAS CLOSED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THEREUPON, IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR JOHNSON TO COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AND BACK INTO OPEN SESSION, WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED TO COME OUT OF CLOSE SESSION, BACK INTO OPEN SESSION.

IN RE: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

IT WAS MOVED BY SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD AND SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR JOHNSON TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS. A MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

A MAJORITY OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVING VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, A DECLARATION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS ANNOUNCED AND THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THERE WERE NO VOTES TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR HENDERSON SECONDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED AND THE BOARD MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION. A VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE BOARD TO BE BACK IN OPEN SESSION. AN ANNOUNCEMENT, ACCORDINGLY, WAS MADE TO THE PUBLIC.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE AYE

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: SUPERVISOR LEE EXITS THE MEETING AT 1:37 P.M.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEE MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $800.00 PER ANNUM FOR SECTION 16-15N-2W LOT 7 TOWNSEND LAKE

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $800.00 PER ANNUM FOR SECTION 16-15N-2W LOT 7 TOWNSEND LAKE. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID LEASE SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEE MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $2200.00 PER ANNUM FOR 16-15N-2W LOT 5 & LOT 6 TOWNSEND LAKE

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $2200.00 PER ANNUM FOR SECTION 16-15N-2W LOT 5 & LOT 6 TOWNSEND LAKE. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID LEASE SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEE MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $798.00 PER ANNUM FOR SECTION 16-15N-2W LOT 8 TOWNSEND LAKE

SUPERVISOR JOHNSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING 16^TH SECTION SCHOOL TRUST LAND RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WETLANDS, LLC FOR A TERM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2048 AT A RATE OF $798.00 PER ANNUM FOR SECTION 16-15N-2W LOT 8 TOWNSEND LAKE. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID LEASE SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER APPROVING THE ATTENDANCE OF MARVIN JONES TO THE MS CIRCUIT CLERK CONFERENCE JANUARY 9-12, 2024 AND MS STATEWIDE ELECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM’S TRAINING FEBRUARY 4-6, 2024

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD SECONDED THE MOTION APPROVING THE ATTENDANCE OF MARVIN JONES TO THE MS CIRCUIT CLERK’S CONFERENCE JANUARY 9-12, 2024 AND MS STATEWIDE ELECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM’S TRAINING FEBRUARY 4-6, 2024. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING THE CERTIFICATE OF APRIL MORGAN AS A CERTIFIED APPRAISER

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CERTIFICATE OF APRIL MORGAN AS A CERTIFIED APPRAISER. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID CERTIFICATE SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE ______.

IN RE: ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OBSERVING JANUARY 15, 2024 AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OBSERVING JANUARY 15, 2024 AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID PROCLAMATION SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE_____.

IN RE: ORDER ACCEPTING THE QUOTE OF KIRK AUTO GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,800.00 AT STATE CONTRACT PRICE AND FINANCING WITH GUARANTY BANK

SUPERVISOR BANKHEAD MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTE OF KIRK AUTO GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,800.00 AT STATE CONTRACT PRICE AND FINANCING WITH GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY. A QUOTE WAS ALSO RECEIVED FROM PINE BELT AUTO GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,265.00. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

THE MATTER HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED AND CARRIED.

FOR A COPY OF SAID QUOTE AND FINANCING SEE MINUTE BOOK _____ PAGE _____.

IN RE: ORDER FINALLY ADJOURNING THE JANUARY 10, 2024 MEETING

SUPERVISOR HENDERSON MOVED AND SUPERVISOR JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO FINALLY ADJOURN THE JANUARY 10, 2024 BOARD MEETING. THE MATTER WAS PUT TO A VOTE WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS VOTING AS FOLLOWS:

PINKSTON AYE

BANKHEAD AYE

HENDERSON AYE

JOHNSON AYE

LEE ABSENT

SAID MOTION HAVING RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THE PRESIDENT DECLARED THE MEETING RECESSED.

SO ORDERED, THIS THE 10^TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024.

/S/REGGIE PINKSTON, PRESIDENT

HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

/S/MACK D. LIDDELL, JR.

CHANCERY CLERK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TO THE CREDITORS OF ARTHUR KYLE JOHNSON, DECEASED:

Letters of Administration for the Estate of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased, were issued by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Mississippi in Cause No. 24-cv-00006-DMG on the 11^th day of March, 2024, to the undersigned as the Administratrix of said Estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they are required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within 90 days of the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.

This the 27^th day of March, 2024, which is the date of first publication of this notice.

/s/ Janice Glasscock Johnson, Administratrix

Estate of Arthur Kyle Johnson, Deceased

PUBLISH: March 27, 2024, April 3, 2024, and April 10, 2024

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Belzoni is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Engineering services for work related to the application for and implementation of an FY 2024 CDBG project. You are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications, in accordance with this request, to the City of Belzoni; Post Office Box 674, 102 West Jackson St., Belzoni, MS 39038, no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2024. Statements of Qualifications will be opened at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen or an appointed selection committee.

The City of Belzoni is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit Statements of Qualifications. The City also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit Statements of Qualifications. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the City of Belzoni and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents of the City of Belzoni. Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.

Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to the project;

Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.

The City may designate a selection committee to evaluate each Statement of Qualifications. The City may hold Statements of Qualifications for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the Statements of Qualifications and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

Subject to CDBG awards and the removal of all environmental conditions, the City will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose Statement of Qualifications has the highest number of cumulative points following evaluation and determined to be the most advantageous to the City, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on fixed price basis. The City of Belzoni has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

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