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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463) 1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400) Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
(334) 271-7700
PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER
Account Code: 421
Sumter County
Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to issue a Consent Order to Chemical Waste Management, Inc. (EPA Identification Number ALD000622464), which operates a permitted commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility located at 36964 Alabama Highway 17 North in Emelle, Sumter County, Alabama.
The violations consisted of the following: failure to make proper waste determinations, failure to remove spills of hazardous waste from container storage area floors in a timely manner, failure to transfer waste from damaged containers to containers that are in good condition, failure to keep containers of hazardous waste closed, failure to affix identifying labels to containers of hazardous waste, failure to keep tank level sensing devices in working condition, failure to properly maintain groundwater monitoring wells, failure to minimize the possibility of releases of hazardous waste to the environment, storage of hazardous waste in an unpermitted area, storage of hazardous waste for greater than 90 days without a permit, failure to comply with hazardous waste storage tank requirements applicable to large quantity generators of hazardous waste, failure to clean up spills of hazardous waste in a timely manner, and failure to label hazardous waste storage tanks.
The Department is proposing a civil penalty in the amount of $60,640. The Order, if issued, would require Chemical Waste Management, Inc. to comply with all applicable requirements of Division 14 of the ADEM Administrative Code.
Interested persons may submit written comments, including request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice, to:
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Attention: Stephen A. Cobb
Chief of the Land Division
P.O. Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463.
The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed order is available on the ADEM web page at: https://adem.alabama.gov/public-notices.or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged.
This notice is hereby given 16th day of April, 2026, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Edward F. Poolos
Director
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.
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CONTINUATION OF
MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to Wells Fargo Financial Alabama, Inc. on July 22, 2002, by Delma C. Merriweather, and recorded in MORT Book 279, Page 158 and secured indebtedness having been transferred Wells Fargo USA Holdings, LLC. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for the Mortgagee or Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Sumter County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama, on the April 2, 2026, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Sumter County, Alabama, to wit:
COMMENCE AT A 1/2 INCH IRON PIN FOUND AT A FENCE CORNER WHICH IS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG FENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, 307.22 TO A 1/2 INCH IRON PIN FOUND A FENCE CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST, 279.38 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON PIN FOUND 26 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD #74 (80 FEET RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE ALONG SAID ROAD SOUTH 11 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, 279.09 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIN FOUND 26 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 165.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD.
Notice of this foreclosure sale may also be provided to the following parties if applicable, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service.
For informational purposes only, the property address is: 3434 County Road 74, Emelle, AL 35459. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) must be tendered in certified funds at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser as a non-refundable deposit. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds within 24 HOURS thereafter at the law offices of LOGS Legal Group LLP, 8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28269, 704-333-8107. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
Wells Fargo USA Holdings, LLC, and its successors and assigns
Mortgagee or Transferee
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330
Charlotte, NC 28269
26-025712
Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee
The Sumter County Record-Journal – Run ad: on February 19, 2026 and February 26, 2026 and March 5, 2026.
The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on April 2, 2026, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Sumter County Courthouse, Livingston, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the May 12, 2026, at the main entrance of the Sumter County Courthouse, Livingston, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.
The Sumter County Record-Journal – Run ad: April 16, 2026
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2025-02
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEKENDRICK DERRELL RANDOLPH, Deceased.
NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING DATE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
Take notice that Booker T. Randolph, Administrator, having filed a Petition for Final Settlement of the Estate of Dekendrick Derrell Randolph, deceased, with his account, verified by his affidavit, vouchers and evidence, and statement upon oath, for a final settlement of his administration.
It is hereby ORDERED that 9:15 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of May, 2026, be appointed a day for said settlement, and that notice of the same, stating the name of the Administrator, the name of the deceased, and the time and nature of the settlement be given by publication for three consecutive weeks in the Sumter County Record Journal.
This the 6th day of April, 2026.
Willie Pearl Rice
Probate Judge
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2025-02
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEKENDRICK DERRELL RANDOLPH, Deceased.
NOTICE TO: Sharice KoKo
800 Links Blvd., Apt. 340
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Take notice that Booker T. Randolph, Administrator, has filed his claim in writing and under oath, against the Estate of Dekendrick Derrell Randolph.
The Judge of the Probate Court of Sumter County has ordered that the 21st day of May, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., be the day and time for the hearing on said petition.
This the 27th day of March, 2026.
Willie Pearl Rice
Probate Judge
3tc/4-9-26, 4-16-26, 4-23-26
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Taylor Electrical Contractors Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of ALDOT Livingston Emergency Generator Replacement at Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of Alabama Department of Transportation Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Robinson and Associates Architecture, Inc., 906 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Taylor Electrical Contractors
5479 Skyland Blvd. E., Cottondale, AL 35453
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Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No.
STPAA-0116(501) SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 24, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Thin Lift Overlay, Scrub Seal, and Traffic Stripe on SR-116 from the junction of SR-17 to the junction of SR-39 in Gainesville.
Length 9.469 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Thirty-five (35) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $6.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,932,324 To $2,361,730 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
3tc/4-9-26, 4-16-26, 4-23-26
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUMTER COUNTY
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Annette P Rodgers, originally in favor of United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture on January 23, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, Alabama, at Mort Book 300, Page 392; the undersigned United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Sumter County, Alabama, on May 5, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Sumter County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots 12 and 13 of Block N, Pinehurst Subdivision, an addition to the City of York, Alabama, as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in Map Book 1 at Page B of the records of the Probate Office of Sumter County, Alabama.
Property street address for informational purposes: 101 Madison St York, AL 36925
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender cash or certified funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Aldridge Pite, LLP shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Six Piedmont Center 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee.
Newspaper: Sumter County Record-Journal
Publication Dates: 4/9/2026, 4/16/2026, 4/23/2026
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2023-10
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLEVELAND ALEXANDER FRANKLIN EALY, Deceased.
NOTICE TO: MARY M. WILLIAMS
Take Notice that a Petition for Final Settlement of the Estate of Cleveland Alexander Franklin Ealy, deceased, has been filed by the Administratrix, Katherine Parten, and that 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 8th day of May, 2026, is set as the date for hearing said petition.
Done, this 30th day of March, 2026.
Willie Pearl Rice, Probate Judge
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