SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, Robin Hudson, an unmarried man and Marketa Wise, an unmarried woman as joint tenants with rights of survivorship executed a certain deed of trust to Brad Mauritzen, Trustee for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, its successors and assigns which deed of trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, State of Mississippi in Book 0863 at Page 607; and
WHEREAS, LLG MS LLC has heretofore been substituted as Trustee by instrument dated September 5, 2025 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's Office in Book 2025 Page 6617; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LLG MS LLC, Substituted Trustee in said deed of trust, will on January 30, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the South Door of the County Courthouse of Leflore County, located at 310 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described property situated in Leflore County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Lot Sixteen (16) in Block A of the Highland Park Addition to the City of Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi, as same is shown on map of said Addition recorded in Plat Book 5, at page 32 of the Records of Maps on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
LOGS Legal Group LLP
579 Lakeland East Drive, Suite D
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-9299
512 Montgomery St
Greenwood, MS 38930
24-030029
December 24, 2025
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF LEFLORE
WHEREAS, on the 14th day of August, 2019, Cecilia N Blue aka Cecilia Blue and Andrew Blue wife and husband, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Brad Mauritzen, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi in Deed of Trust Book 867 at Page 426; and
WHEREAS, on the 27th day of April, 2022, 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 Deed of Trust Modification Book 2022 at Page 3659; and
WHEREAS, on the 30th day of January, 2023, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as beneficiary, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, assigned said Deed of Trust unto Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Deed of Trust Assignment Book 2023 at Page 645; and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of September, 2023 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 Deed of Trust Book 2023 at Page 5648; 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 30th day of January, 2026, 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 South front entrance (or door) of the Leflore County Courthouse at Greenwood, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Leflore County, Mississippi, to-wit:
LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AND LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK (6) OF THE CHEROKEE ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GREENWOOD, LEFLORE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN UPON THE MAPS OF SAID ADDITION IN BOOK 1 AT PAGE 45 AND IN BOOK 4 AT PAGE 27 RESPECTIVELY, OF THE RECORDS OF MAPS OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE
I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 23rd day of December 2025.
Dean Morris, LLC
Substitute Trustee
855 S Pear Orchard Rd.,
Ste. 404, Bldg. 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(318) 330-9020
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
TRUSTEE’S
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, Tkeyah Gordon, executed a certain Deed of Trust to H. Donald Brock, Jr., for the benefit of Mainstream, Inc., which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi in Deed of Trust Book 872 at page 411; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due in accordance with the terms thereof, Mainstream, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, and expenses of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Donald Brock, Jr., Trustee in said Deed of Trust, will on the 29th day of January, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash to the highest and best bidder at the South front door of the Leflore County Courthouse in the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, the following described property conveyed by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:
Lot Sixty-four (64) of Glendale Subdivision, Part 1, as shown by the Map of same recorded in Plat Book 6 at page 23 of Maps on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi.
I will sell and convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 30th day of December, 2025.
/s/ H. Donald Brock, Jr.
H. DONALD BROCK, JR. TRUSTEE
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLE
The following vehicle has been abandoned at Cannon Nissan of Greenwood, 69900 Hwy 82 W, Greenwood, MS:
2017 GMC TERRAIN
VIN: 2GKALNEK6H6352767
An outstanding invoice is to be paid. Auction for this vehicle will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 69900 Hwy 82 W, Greenwood, MS. Call 662-453-4211.
January 15, 22, 29, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
RURAL AREA PROGRAM
The Mississippi Valley State University Mass Transit of Itta Bena, Mississippi, is considering applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division, for assistance through its Rural Area Program to provide public transportation services within the following counties: Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower, Tallahatchie and Washington. Funding is available to state agencies, local public bodies and agencies thereof, non-profit organizations, operators of public transportation services in locations other than urbanized Area, and, under special circumstances, private operators of public transportation on a competitive basis to undertake eligible transportation activities.
The goals of the Rural Area Program are: to enhance the access of people in non-urbanized Area to health care, shopping, education, employment, public services and recreation; to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban Area; to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in non-urbanized Area through the coordination of programs and services; and to provide for the participation of private transportation providers in non-urbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible.
The purposes for which these funds can be used are capital purchases that include such items as support vehicles, communication equipment, wheelchair lifts, etc.; administrative costs that include such items as salaries, office supplies, insurance, etc.; and operating expenses that include such items as driver's wages, fuel, oil, etc. More specific details regarding eligible activities, program requirements and the program criteria will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at Mississippi Valley State University Mass Transit conference room, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application.
January 14, 17, 2026
Public Notice
of Intent to Apply
All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within Carroll, Leflore, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, and Washington are hereby advised that the Mississippi Valley State University is applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division, Jackson, Mississippi, for a grant under Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for the provision of public transportation services. Service (is being) (would be) operated within Carroll, Leflore, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, and Washington. This program consists of elderly, disabled and low-income area residents. The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested transit and paratransit operators of the proposed services for the general public within the area (as) described above, and to ensure that such a project would not represent a duplication of current or of proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area.
Comments either for or against this service by such public, private, and paratransit operators will be received at any time within 15 days from the date of this notice. All comments should be addressed to Mississippi Valley State University Mass Transit Program, 14000 Hwy 82 West, Box 7292, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400, or call (662) 254-3348 or e-mail annerre.jackson@mvsu.edu.
January 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
FORENSIC AUDIT
SERVICES
CITY OF GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
RFP #2025-FA-001
The City of Greenwood, Mississippi is accepting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of city operations for fiscal year 2024-2025.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The selected firm will conduct a forensic audit of the following departments and funds for October 1, 2024- January 30, 2026:
• General Fund
• Wastewater Department
• Sewer Department
• Fire Department
• Contingency Fund
The audit shall include examination of financial records, transactions, internal controls, payroll and overtime, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and identification of any irregularities, fraud, waste, or abuse.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a licensed CPA firm authorized to practice in the State of Mississippi
• Experience conducting forensic audits
• Experience with municipal government audits preferred
• No conflict of interest with the City of Greenwood
TIMELINE: Audit must be completed within 90 days of contract execution
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Sealed proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Kenderick Cox
City of Greenwood
P.O. Box 907
Greenwood, MS 38935
Email submissions accepted at kcox@cityofgreenwood.org
(Subject line: "RFP #2025-FA-001- Forensic Audit Services")
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
The complete Request for Proposals is available at greenwoodms.com/city.
Questions must be submitted in writing to kcox@cityofgreenwood.org no later than 5:00 PM CST on Monday, January 13, 2026. Responses will be posted on the City's website by January 16, 2026.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities in proposals received. Contract award will be subject to approval by the Greenwood City Council.
Published in accordance with Mississippi Code § 31-7-13
The City of Greenwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
January 7, 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF
DORIS D. STANLEY,
DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE is hereby given by Earl Fenton, Trustee of the PeeWee Family Real Estate Trust, pursuant to Section 91-8-504 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as Annotated, to all persons having claims against DORIS D. STANLEY, Deceased, to present the same in writing to the Trustee within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred. Claims may be mailed to Earl Fenton, Trustee, C/O Burgoon & Oakes, P.C., Attorneys-at-Law, P.O. Drawer 1640, Greenwood, MS 38935-1640.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 8th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Earl Fenton
EARL FENTON, TRUSTEE
BURGOON & OAKES, P.C.
107 Fulton St.
P.O. Drawer 1640
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7373:
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
LEFLORE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CHANGE REQUEST –
Lakeside Street
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Leflore County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Leflore County Courthouse located at 310 West Market Street, Greenwood, Mississippi, to consider a request for a zoning change for the property located near Lakeside Street, south of Itta Bena in Leflore County, Mississippi.
The property owner/applicant has requested that the zoning classification for the subject property be changed from Industrial to Residential to construct a home on the property.
All interested persons are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. Written comments may also be submitted to the Leflore County Board of Supervisors in advance of the hearing.
A map of the area under consideration and additional information regarding the proposed zoning change are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Leflore County Planning Office located at the Leflore County Courthouse.
This notice is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the Leflore County Zoning Ordinance and Mississippi state law.
January 14, 21, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO THE CREDITORS OF FRANK PLEASANTS STAINBACK III,
DECEASED:
Letters Testamentary on the Last Will and Testament of Frank Pleasants Stainback III, Deceased, were issued by the Chancery Court of Leflore County, Mississippi in Cause No. 25-pr-85 on the 29th day of December, 2025, to the undersigned as the Co-Executors 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 ninety (90) days of the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 14th day of January, 2026, which is the date of first publication of this notice.
/s/ Melissa Oliver
Stainback, Co-Executor
/s/ Meredith Stainback
Brown, Co-Executor
/s/ Andrew Chassaniol Stainback, Co-Executor
Estate of Frank Pleasants Stainback III, Deceased
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE
Extra Room Storage hereby gives notice that pursuant to the provisions of Section 85-7-125 Mississippi Code Annotated (1972 Edition as amended) it will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at its storage facility located at Extra Room Storage, 119 Highlandale Rd. Greenwood, MS, the contents of the following units, occupied as follows:
LaFay Smith
700 East MLK APT 2D
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit A3
Shakita Brister McGary
1001 Holly Circle
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit A11, A12
Kymeria Duncan
113 Bluebird Dr
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit A20
Latanja Robie
100 Baird St
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit A17
Marshalvia Cation
406 Martin St.
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit B41
Viola Williams McCaskill
36620 Hwy 82 West
Itta Bena, MS 38941
Unit B76
April Lawrence
115 W. Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Greenwood, MS
Unit C55
Xavier Hudson
2911 Hwy 49 South
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit D28 and C83
Anissa Moyer
7606 Highway 430 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
Unit E23
January 14, 2026
NOTICE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Leflore County, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, for the privilege of serving as depository for Leflore County, Mississippi from March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. All bids filed shall conform with the provisions of Section 27-105-305 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and F.I.R.R.E.A. Said bids or proposals shall designate the kinds of security, as authorized by law, which said Bank of Savings and Loan Association proposes to give as security for said funds. All sealed bids received will be opened on February 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
Any financial institution in Leflore County whose accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation may qualify as a COUNTY DEPOSITORY, if such institution meets the requirements of Section 27-105-305 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Qualified financial institutions shall place their securities on deposit with the Treasurer of the State of Mississippi as provided in accordance with State statutes.
The Leflore County Board of Supervisors shall require all Leflore County funds available for investment to be invested at the depository quoting the highest rate of interest on the day of investment, without regard to the taxable assets of the various depositories. There will be a penalty assessed to any financial institution for early withdrawal and said institution will be responsible for any costs to Leflore County created by early withdrawal.
The Board reserves the right to reject the bid of any and all financial institutions offering to serve as a COUNTY DEPOSITORY.
Given by Order of the Board on this the 22nd day of December, 2025.
/s/ Debra Tate Hibbler
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
January 14, 28, 2026
NOTICE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLE
The following vehicles has been abandoned at Bond’s Towing Service, 306 Tallahatchie Street, Greenwood, MS:
2019 CHEVROLET
VIN: 1G1BC5SM2K7131575
2013 BMW
VIN: WBAVL1C58DVR84983
2016 BUICK
VIN: KL4CJFSBOGB604331
2024 CHEVROLET
VIN: 1G1ZD5ST2RF179564
An outstanding invoice is to be paid. Auction for this vehicle will be on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. at 306 Tallahatchie Street, Greenwood, MS. Call 662-451-7888.
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
CITY OF GREENWOOD
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
There will be a public hearing before the Greenwood Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to hear the following:
1. Mr. Willie Nichols, owner 601 Main Street corner of 100 E. Johnson Street, Greenwood, Mississippi, is requesting Conditional Use, Variance and Zoning. This property is located within C-2, Community Commercial District. Legal Description of said Property: Lots 5 & 6 less 50’ off South End less 40 8’ N & S x 100’ E & W Block 3 Henry Addition Section 15, Township 19, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS. (Parcel: 100-1501-20-010-00).
2. Ms. Sharniece Hibbler, owner 502 West Jefferson Avenue, Greenwood, Mississippi, is requesting Conditional Use, Variance and Zoning. This property is located within R-1-7, Single Family Residential District. Legal Description of said Property: Lot 1, Block 1, Peel Addition 50’ x 180’ Section 9, Township 19, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS. (Parcel: 085-0901-19-036-00).
3. Mr. Surinder Singh, owner of New Gas Station/Convenience Store location 310 Hwy 7 South, Greenwood, Mississippi, represented by PRICE WILLIAMS/CLEARPOINT ENGINEERS & A & J Investment, LLC is requesting Variance, Zoning and Setbacks. Mr. Singh would like to seek approval to start building and constructing a gas station. This property is located within C-3, Highway Commercial District. Legal Description of said Property: Tract in Lot 2 East Gate Mall S/D Section 13, Township 19, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS (Parcel: 101-1302-03-002-30). Tract 1.12 AC Situated in W1/2 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 Section 13, Township 19, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS (Parcel: 101-1302-03-002-40). Tract part of Lot 2 Eastgate Mall Addition Description in DB 425 PG 74 Section 13, Township 19 North, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS (Parcel: 101-1302-03-002-00) totaling 6.8 Acres of Land along Hwy 7 South.
4. Mrs. Nashda Haprer, owner of Soul Food Restaurant (Home Skillet) 629 Main Street, Greenwood, Mississippi, is requesting Variance, Zoning, and Setbacks. This property is located within C-2, Community Commercial District. Legal Description of said Property: Lot 14 Less 60’ Off East End Block 3 Henry Addition 50’ x 90’ 629 Main Street Section 15, Township 19, and Range 1E in Leflore County, MS (Parcel: 100-1501-52-007-00).
The hearing will be held in the City Hall Conference Room, located at 101 West Church Street, Room #240, Greenwood, Mississippi, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to voice an opinion regarding the above requests is urged to attend.
This is 19th day of December 2025.
Marvin Russell
Director, Community Development
January 14, 21, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LEFLORE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD LLOYD PRUETT, DECEASED
BY:
AARON WOODS PRUETT PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 25-pr-90
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration were granted and issued to the undersigned as Administrator of the Estate of Donald Lloyd Pruett, by the Chancery Court of Leflore County, Mississippi, on January 12, 2026, and notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the Estate of Donald Lloyd Pruett, Deceased, to present the same to the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Leflore County, Mississippi, for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 13th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Aaron Woods Pruett
AARON WOODS PRUETT
BURGOON & OAKES, P.C.
107 Fulton St.
P.O. Drawer 1640
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7373
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLE
The following vehicle has been abandoned at Cannon Nissan of Greenwood, 69900 Hwy 82 W, Greenwood, MS:
2017 GMC TERRAIN
VIN: 2GKALNEK6H6352767
An outstanding invoice is to be paid. Auction for this vehicle will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 69900 Hwy 82 W, Greenwood, MS. Call 662-453-4211.
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
