Legal Notices, March 13, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DALLAS COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John M. Bethel, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for TJC Mortgage Inc., its successors and assigns, on January 19, 2023, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, at RLPY Book 1655, Page 10; the undersigned NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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 Dallas County, Alabama, on March 25, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 9 of Crestwood Park Subdivision No. 1, according to a map of same recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Map Book 3, Page 84, and according to a supplemental map of Crestwood Park Subdivision No. 1, recorded in said Probate Office in Map Book 3, Page 117.

Property street address for informational purposes: 202 Crestwood Drive Selma, AL 36701

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. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Six Piedmont Center 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee.

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Selma Sun

Feb. 27, March 6 & March 13, 2025

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Johnny Paul Canterbury aka John Paul Canterbury and Amanda M Canterbury, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on August 26, 2020, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1607 Page 223; the undersigned NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on April 8, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 2 and 3, in Block B, Lazy Acres Subdivision, according to map or plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 3, Page 31-A, in the Office of the Judge of probate of Dallas County, Alabama. Lot 5, of Block B, according to the map of Lazy Acres Subdivision, Plat No. 1, recorded in Map Book 3, at Page 31-A, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama. Lot 6 of Block B of he Lazy Acres Subdivision, Plat No. 1 recorded in Map Book 3, at Page 31-A, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 53 County Road 232 , Selma, AL 36701. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as 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 a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, ("Transferee") Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-01018-SM-AL 03/06/2025, 03/13/2025, 03/20/2025

Selma Sun

March 6, March 13 & March 20, 2025 

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John Travis Richert and Kory Miranda Richert to Debra S. Fisher, on the 19th day of August, 2024, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in Book 1681, Page 749, the undersigned mortgagee under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Dallas County, Alabama, on the 10th day of April, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at a point 95 feet north of the northeast corner of the intersection of Mabry Street and Furniss Avenue (formerly Second Street) thence running east at right angles to Mabry Street I 03 feet; thence north parallel to said Mabry Street 85 feet to an alley; thence west along the southern margin of said alley I03 feet to the intersection of said alley with the east margin of Mabry Street; thence along the east margin of said Mabry Street 85 feet to the point of beginning; the same being a part of Lot 43 of Block 44 and a part of the north half of a vacated alley running east and west between Lots 43 and 46 of said Block 44. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

Debra S. Fisher

Mortgagee

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.

Allen S. Reeves

REEVES & STEWART, P. C.

P. 0. Box 447

Selma, AL 36702-0447

Attorney for Mortgagee

Selma Sun

March 6, March 13 & March 20, 2025

State of Alabama

County of Dallas

Probate Court

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF THOMAS S. BENNETT JR., Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to Leslie Bennett King on the 3rd day February 2025 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred.

Ralph Hobbs

Attorney for Petitioner

Hobbs & Hain, PC

707 Selma Avenue

Selma, AL 36701

(334) 874-6683

Selma Sun

March 13, March 20 & March 27, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed proposals will be received from pre-qualified bidders by Ms. Jenna Morgan on behalf of Dr. Christopher B. Roberts, President of Auburn University at 1161 West Samford Avenue, Auburn University, AL 36849 until 3:00 PM Central Time, April 15, 2025 for:

24-169 - Black Belt Research & Extension Center (AAES) - Renovate Office

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read in Facilities Management Building One, Training Room A

SCOPE OF WORK:

The general scope of the work includes but is not limited to:

The project consists of renovations of the existing ceilings, diffusers, and lighting. Complete renovation of the building electrical system including, but not limited to, new electrical panels, new receptacles, and new wiring of the Black Belt Research & Extension Center.

The Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 3, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. CST via Zoom. Please reach out to Nikki Preston for Zoom meeting information.

In accordance with Code of Alabama, 39-2-2(a), prequalification is required for this project. The prequalification application is available on the Auburn University Public Works Bid Calendar located at: https://fm.auburn.edu/bid-calendar/.

For all questions or inquiries about this project, please contact: Nikki Preston, nikki.preston@auburn.edu; 334-734-1294

DOCUMENTS: Drawings may be examined at the following locations: Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Owner: Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities Management, Auburn University, AL. See link below.

Auburn University Facilities Management Website: https://fm.auburn.edu/contractor/

BONDS: A certified check or bid bond payable to Auburn University 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 proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

BIDS: Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect.

Dr. Christopher B. Roberts, President

Auburn University

Auburn University, AL 36849

Selma Sun

March 13, March 20 & March 27, 2025 

CITY OF SELMA

REQUESTS FOR ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Selma is accepting responses from qualified architectural firms to provide professional services to design, bid, and implement improvements to the Innovative Tourism Hub Facility (Historic Western Railway Building) including the parking area. Proposals will be evaluated and rated according to the following rating system: Experience including Federally Funded Experience (40 Points), Professional Background and Caliber of Personnel (40 Points), Capability to Meet Schedules and Deadlines (20 Points). All proposals should be sealed and clearly marked on the outside Proposal for Architectural Services for the City of Selma. Proposals should be received by the project administrator at the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission no later than 12 Noon on April 3, 2025. Proposals should be addressed to:

City of Selma RFQ

c/o Megan Blackwell

107 Broad Street

Camden, AL 36726

The City of Selma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages the participation of women and minority owned businesses and Section 3 qualified contracts in all project contract procurements.

James Perkins, Jr.

Mayor

Selma Sun

March 13, 2025

SELMA UNIVERSITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE SERVICES FOR

PRESERVATION OF SUSIE C. FOSTER HALL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Selma University is seeking competitive proposals from architectural service firms interested in the renovation of Susie C. Foster Hall under Selma University's U. S. Department of Interior Nation Park Services Grant Agreement. P23AS00501.

Proposals shall be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., March 18, 2025, to Bailey H. Dawson, Development Project Coordinator

Selma University

1501 Boynton Street

Selma, AL 36701

PREPARING AND SUBMITTING PROPOSAL

All proposals must include a resume of the firm with a particular emphasis on historic restoration and renovation projects you have completed and were overseen by the Nation Park Service. Include in your qualifications all structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers and their experiences in historic preservation work.

All questions regarding this proposal requirement should be received in writing by email at b.dawson@selmau.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2025.

Contact Bailey H. Dawson at (334)327-1080 to leave a message, or b.dawson@selmau.edu with questions about obtaining these bid documents.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF FOSTER HALL Purpose of the Request

Selma University in Selma, Alabama is seeking Architectural services for the renovations and rehabilitation of historic Susie C. Foster Hall located on the campus of Selma University. Foster Hall is a three-story brick building approximately 114 years old. The project is funded by a grant from the National Park Service and University funds. All work on historic Foster Hall will be reviewed by the National Park Service as well as local government agencies.

The building is not currently occupied. The roof needs repairs, and the electrical and plumbing system needs upgrades, HVAC system needs to be installed, and there is evidence of termite damage. The goal of this project is a full restoration of the building that meets the Secretary of the Interiors standards for Historic Restoration and upgrades to all code requirements and HVAC and electrical systems.

Foster Hall is an extremely important site in the 20th-century African Civil Rights movement, and your firm's experience in restoring and renovating historic structures is a very important consideration.

PROPOSAL SELECTION PROCESS

Selma University will rank firms on the following criteria:

15% 1. Experience of design team working on historic renovations.

10% 2. Experience in working with local or National Historical Commission.

15% 3. Experience working on types of projects of this size and condition.

20% 4. Project approach and proposed methodologies.

20% 5. Timeline for completion date and deliverable submission.

10% 6. Identify the project team and list their qualifications.

10% 7. Firm references.

EMPLOYEES NOT TO BENEFIT

Neither the architectural firm nor the employees hired by the architectural firm who is awarded a contract for this project and work directly or indirectly on the project shall do any of the following: a) Use his or her position for actual or apparent purpose of private gain for him or herself or another person; other than payment for services rendered; or b) Convey inside information to any person for the purpose of private gain for him or herself or for another person, when that information has not become part of the body of public information, and would not be available upon request; or c) Engage in teaching lecturing, or writing that is dependent upon information obtained as a result of his or her activities under this contract, except when that information has been made available to the general public, or will be made available upon request, or with the written authorization of Selma University.

UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION

Selma University and the National Park Service strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.

CONTACT REGARDING PROPOSAL

Any questions or requests for additional information regarding this proposal requirement shall be received in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025. To: Bailey H. Dawson Development Project Coordinator Selma University 1501 Boynton Street Selma, AL 36701 (334)327-1080 by email at b.dawson@selmau.edu

Selma Sun

March 13, 2025