Public notices | Week of Oct. 6, 2025
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Patsy E Skinner, A Widow, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns dated September 13, 2016; said mortgage being recorded on September 22, 2016 in Deed Book 2016, Page 3604, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 1909, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
The undersigned, MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Chambers County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on October 30, 2025 the following property, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CHAMBERS AND STATE OF ALABAMA, TO-WIT: BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTION 18 AND SECTION 19 FOR A DISTANCE OF 2851.2 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT FOR 30.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE NORTH MARGIN OF A 70.0 FT. ASPHALT PUBLIC ROAD FOR A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR A CORNER AND THE STARTING POINT OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; FROM THIS STARTING POINT, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR A CORNER; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES WEST FOR 200.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR A CORNER; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST FOR 100.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR A CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 21 MINUTES EAST FOR 200.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR A CORNER AND THE STARTING POINT. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Said property is commonly known as 143 Cleveland Rd, Valley, AL 36854.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 25-07267AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Lafayette Sun
09/24/2025,10/01/2025,10/08/2025
25-07267AL
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of Z.W.N. DOB 05-02-2024 (A minor)
CASE NO: 2025-00009
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
NOTICE TO: TROI AMANDA FOSTER and ZACHERY RYAN PATRICK NEWTON
Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown
Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption in the above styled matter has been filed in said Court by STEFANIE ADAMS, Petitioner and that the 20TH day of October, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, has been set for hearing on the same at the Chambers County Courthouse in LaFayette, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you MUST file a written response within (30) days hereof with counsel or said Petitioners, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court. Done this the 15th day of September, 2025.
Susan K. Harmon Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 127
Lafayette, Al 36862
(334) 864-7263
Legal Run 09/24/25, 10/1/25, 10/8/25 & 10/15/25
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SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of an Execution issued out of the Circuit Clerk of Chambers County, Alabama, Case Action Number DV 2009-000123, on a Judgement rendered therein, in which Hebert Motley is the Plaintiff and Jim Carmichael AIK/A James C Carmichael is the Defendant, I, Jeff Nelson, as Sheriff of Chambers County, Alabama, will sell to the highest, best and last bidder for cash at public outcry whatever equity the Defendant may possess in and to the property described below:
The Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Township 23 North, Range 25 East, containing 40 acres, more or less.
This being a part of the property conveyed by that certain deed dated Marci, 29, 1994, Deed Volume 320, Page 129, recorded in the Judge of Probate Office of Chambers County, Alabama.
LESS AND EXCEPT: An easement for purposes of ingress and egress along and through the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Township 23 North, Range 25 East, Chambers County, Alabama, heretofore deeded to William David Hill.
ALSO: That certain easement heretofore deeded to Wade Hill, Frances Hill, Jack T. Hill and Jean B. Hill by J.O. Welch and wife, Cora Lee Welch, February 16, 1979.
Said sale to be held at 12:00 Noon CST on the 27111day of October 2025, at the Chambers County Courthouse located at 2 S. Lafayette Street, Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama. Said sale to be subject to all lawful liens and encumbrances, if any, against said property.
Done this 22nd day of September, 2025.
Jeff Nelson. Sheriff Chambers County, Alabama
Legal run 10/08/25, 10/15/25 & 10/22/25
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FENCING IMPROVEMENTS AT BOB HARDING-SHAWMUT,
FAIRFAX, AND HUGULEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
FOR CHAMBERS COUNTY SCHOOLS
LAFAYETTE, ALABAMA
MCKEE PROJECT NO. 25-230
Sealed proposals for this project shall be received by Dr. Sharon Weldon, Chambers County School District, 1298 Vocational Drive, Lafayette, AL 36862, until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, October 16, 2025, then opened and read aloud.
All General Contractors bidding on this project shall be required to visit the site(s) and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal and shall be arranged by the contractor with the owner.
All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
A certified check or Bid Bond payable to Chambers County School District in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s sealed proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975 and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.
PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website at www.mckeeassoc.com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting manage your bid list profile. The documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain other websites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com. Include your first & last name, company name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets are to be returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening.
All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax.
Completion Time: See Scope of Work in Project Manual.
Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision of all work.
Owner: Dr. Sharon Weldon, Chambers County School District, 1298 Vocational Drive, Lafayette, AL 36862, Phone: 334-864-9343
Architect: Lathan McKee Architects, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: 334-834-9933
Legal Run 10/1/25, 10/8/25 & 10/15/25
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Matter of JAMES THOMAS SMITH (Deceased)
PROBATE NO 2025-00006
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to SUSAN K HARMON, as Administrator of the Estate of JAMES THOMAS SMITH, on the 13th day of January, 2025
by the Honorable Paul Story, Judge of Probate.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Susan K Harmon Administrator of the Estate of James Thomas Smith
LEGAL RUN 10/08/25, 10/15/25 & 10/22/25
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Public Notice
Chambers County
Soil and Water Conservation District
Conservation Incentive Program (CIP)
call 334 864-9983 or visit office at 18 Alabama Ave. E. Room 101, LaFayette, AL
to complete an application.
Legal Run 10/08/2025
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
ORDINANCE NO. 489
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ALABAMA, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN “COVERED ITEMS” FROM THE MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX
BEGINNING AT 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026, AND ENDING AT TWELVE MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026, AS AUTHORIZED BY ACT 2012-256, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE STATE SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS LEGISLATION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of LaFayette, Alabama as follows:
SECTION ONE: In conformity with the provisions Act 2012-256 enacted by the Alabama Legislature during the 2012 Regular Session, providing for a State Sales Tax Holiday, the City of LaFayette, Alabama, exempts “covered items” from municipal sales and use tax during the same period, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026 and ends at 12:00 midnight the following Sunday, February 22, 2026.
SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be subject to all terms, conditions, definitions, time periods, and rules as provided by Act 2012-256, except that the time period shall only be as specified in Section 1 above and not for all years thereafter.
SECTION THREE: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance under the seal of the City of LaFayette, Alabama, and to forward said certified copy to the Alabama Department of Revenue to be recorded and posted on the Department website.
SECTION FOUR: Once published as provided by law this Ordinance shall become effective February 1, 2026.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 24th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025.
/s/ Kenneth Vines
Kenneth Vines, Mayor
Attest: /s/ Louis T. Davidson, City Clerk
Louis T. Davidson, City Clerk
LEGAL RUN 10/08/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
5:30P.M. CST
The City of LaFayette Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30p.m. at the Farmers Federation (Alfa Insurance) Building, 1006 Avenue A SE, LaFayette, Alabama 36862.
Ms. Shelby Peterson, East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Principal Planner, and other representatives from her office will be in attendance to continue the LaFayette Comprehensive Plan process. This meeting will consist of reviewing the Future Land Use map draft, survey results, and housing goals discussed at the September 9, 2025 meeting.
This meeting is open to the Public and everyone is invited to attend. 10/08/25
