IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF JOHNNY ARRINGTON and CHERYLLYN ARRINGTON
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2025-555
PUBLICATION NOTICE
TO: Any potential unknown fathers of B.O.B., address unknown
Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama by Johnny Arrington and Cheryl Lyn Arrington on September 17, 2025, for the adoption of B.O.B. born on January 22, 2016, in Opelika, Alabama to Jamie Rae Byrd.
A hearing has been set in the Lee County Probate Court, Opelika, Alabama. Should you intend to contest this adoption you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioner, Hon. Alyssa L. Hawkins, 6595 Roswell Road, Suite G-6193, Atlanta, GA 30328 and with the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, P.O. Box 2266, Opelika, AL 36803 as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.
Dated on this the 6th day of April, 2026.
JERE COLLEY, JUDGE OF PROBATE, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
LEGAL RUN 04/9/26, 04/16/26, 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARRIE LEE LUKE, DECEASED.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No: 2026-163
TO: BRANDY LUKE
NOTICE: On the 24th day of March, 2026, a certain writing, purporting to be the Will of CARRIE LEE LUKE was filed in my office for Probate by EZZARD C. LUKE and the 12th day of May, 2026, at 10 o’clock a.m. was appointed a day for hearing thereof at which time you can appear and contest the same, if you see proper.
Given under my hand, the 7th day of April, 2026.
JERE COLLEY, JUDGE OF PROBATE
obert H. Pettey
Samford & Denson, LLP
P.O. Box 2345
Opelika, AL 36803-2345
(334) 745-3504
LEGAL RUN 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026 & 04/29/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF JAMES OTIS HEARN,
Deceased
Case No. 2026-070
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Letters of Administration for James Otis Hearn, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 25 day of March, 2026 by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Jere Colley
Judge of Probate
Lee County, Alabama
Amanda H. Schafner, Attorney for Petitioner
5000 Grantswood Rd
Irondale, AL 35210
256-490-3004
Amanda@SchafnerLaw.com
Legal run 04/16/26, 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MYRTLEAN MAINS, DECEASED.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No: 2026-186
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 7th day of April, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
MICHAEL DAVID MAINS, Personal Representative
Robert H. Pettey
Samford & Denson, LLP
P.O. Box 2345
Opelika, AL 36803-2345
(334) 745-3504
Legal run 04/16/26, 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
THOMAS J. MITCHELL, JR. deceased
CASE NO. 2026-024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed of said deceased having been granted to Thomas C. Mitchell, Personal Representative on the 9th day of April, 2026, by Honorable Michael Bunn, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
/s/ Thomas C. Mitchell
Thomas C. Mitchell
Legal run 04/16/26, 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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ESTATE OF LEVI A. KNAPP, JR.
Deceased
PROBATE COURT
CASE # 2026-183
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of April, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Levi A. Knapp, III
Executor
Legal run 04/16/26, 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA FAMILY COURT DIVISION – CASE NO.: DR-2026-900064.00
NATALIE STOWES,
Plaintiff,
vs. MARCUS STOWES, Defendant.
NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION
MARCUS STOWES, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer NATALIE STOWES’ petition for divorce and other relief by June 8, 2026, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR-2026-900064.00, in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama. Done the 2nd day of April 2026.
Mary Roberson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama
Jennifer M. Chambliss Samford & Denson, LLP
P. 0. Box 2345
Opelika, AL 36803-2345 Attorney for the Plaintiff
Legal Run 04/16/26, 04/23/26, 04/29/26 & 05/07/26
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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Adams Construction and Associates, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction at Chambers County Board of Education Fencing Improvements at Bob Harding-Shawmut, Fairfax and Huguley Elementary Schools, 25-230 for the State of Alabama and the County of Chambers County, Owner, 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 Lathan Mckee Architects.
Adams Construction and
Associates, inc.
6053 Stage Road
Auburn, AL 36832
LEGAL RUN 04/16/26, 04/23/26, 04/29/26
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Nicholas Bunch to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated June 7, 2021 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, in Book 4742, Page 326 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Rocket Mortgage, LLC. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Lee County, Alabama on May 28, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:
A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.347 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LYING IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA SHOWN AS PARCEL B ON A SURVEY PLAT PREPARED BY F. WAYNE ALLEN, ALA. REG. NO. 9534 AND ENTITLED “SURVEY OF PART OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1992 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 31 AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 1100 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST MARGIN OF OPELIKA ROAD (U.S. HIGHWAY 431) (LEE ROAD NO. 430), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 179.33 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 350.12 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 112.63 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 352.35 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 48.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALL OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED HEREBY HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO PURCHASE THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 5026 Lee Road 430 Smiths Station AL 36877
Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes – including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Please be advised that the foreclosing mortgagee or its authorized agent will require any entity or trust bidder at this foreclosure sale to provide beneficial ownership information, documentation, and written certification as required under FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers, effective for transfers to covered transferees closing on or after March 1, 2026. This requirement applies where the purchaser is a legal entity (including an LLC, corporation, or partnership) or a trust, and the transfer is not financed by an institutional lender subject to existing anti-money laundering requirements. The required information and certification must be provided prior to issuance of the foreclosure deed upon sale. No foreclosure deed will be issued for a covered transfer until all required FinCEN information has been received and certified. Additional information regarding these regulations and required transferee disclosures can be found at:
https://www.fincen.gov/rre and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs
**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.**
Rocket Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee
ALAW
420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249
Birmingham, AL 35203
Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
26-002873
LEGAL RUN 04/23/26, 04/29/26 & 05/07/26
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Notice of auction of abandoned vehicles.
BEST 4 LESS will be auctioning off the below mentioned vehicles on WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026. This Auction will be held at 2509 LAFAYETTE PARKWAY, OPELIKA,
ALABAMA, 36801 at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions in regards to either of the vehicles please give call at 334-705-0000.
2018 Hyundai Sonata
5NPE34AF8JH691628
Best 4 Less Inc
2509 Lafayette Parkway
Opelika AL, 36801
334-705-0000
Legal run 04/23/26, 04/29/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN FREEMAN, DECEASED
CASE NO:2026-147
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Lee Ann Freeman Scroggins and Mury Elizabeth Justice as Co-Executors for the Estate of ELIZABETH ANN FREEMAN, deceased, on March 27 ,2026, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County. 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. Done this the 27th day of March, 2026.
JERE COLLEY, PROBATE JUDGE
LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
LEGAL RUN 04/23/26, 04/29/26, 05/07/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of BETTY SMART, Deceased
Case Number: 2026-196
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to JONATHAN RUSSELL SMART, as Executor of the Estate of BETTY SMART, deceased, on the 10 day of April, 2026, by the Honorable JERE COLLEY, Jr.
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.
Bradley R. Coppedge, Attorney for the Estate of Betty Smart
Legal run 04/23/2026, 04/29/2026 & 05/07/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH EDWARD DAVIS, DECEASED
CASE NO. 2026-142
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Betty Ann Adcock as Executor for the Estate of JOSEPH EDWARD DAVIS, deceased, on April 15, 2026, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County. 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.
Done this the 15th day of April, 2026.
JERE COLLEY, PROBATE JUDGE
LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
LEGAL RUN 04/23/26, 04/29/2026 & 05/07/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY MASSINGILL, Deceased.
Case no.: 2026-103
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to LINDA LEE KESSLER, Personal Representative on the 5th day of March, 2026, by Honorable Jere Colley, .Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. LINDA LEE KESSLER
LEGAL RUN 04/23/26, 04/29/26 & 05/07/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DORIS GAIL SQUIRE
ESTATE NO.: 2024-469
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Final Settlement of Estate of Ward has been filed by the Petitioner, Charlene Walker, by and through her attorney, Hal Walker. A hearing has been set for tl1e 27th day of
May 202.6 at 11:00 a.m. central time at the Lee County Courthouse.
Should you intend to contest this, you must appear on the date of the hearing as set above.
JERE COLLEY, Judge of Probate, Lee County, Alabama
Legal run 04/23/26, 04/29/26 & 05/07/26
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Public Notice Election for Community Sector Board Members Alabama Council on Human Relations (ACHR) The Alabama Council on Human Relations (ACHR), a local Community Action Agency, invites nominations and community participation in the upcoming election of Community Sector representatives to its Board of Directors. These representatives play a vital role in ensuring that the voices and interests of low-income individuals and families are reflected in ACHR’s decisionmaking and governance. Eligibility Requirements: • Nominees must reside within ACHR’s service area. • Nominees must represent the interests of low-income individuals and families, either as a member of the low-income community, a representative of an organization serving this population, or through active involvement in related programs or activities. Election Details: • Date: Wednesday, May, 6, 2026 • Time: Voting will take place in person between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. • Location: ACHR Office, 950 Shelton Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 • Nominee Requirements: All nominees must be present at the ACHR Office by 11:30 AM on the day of the election. Nomination Process: • Nomination forms are available at the ACHR Office, 950 Shelton Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 • Completed nomination forms must be submitted no later than May 1, 2026. Voter Participation: • All eligible community members are encouraged to vote and ensure representation of the low-income sector on ACHR’s Board. This notice will be published for two consecutive weeks in compliance with ACHR By-Laws and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act. ACHR values community engagement and encourages all eligible residents to participate in this important election process. For additional information, please contact ACHR at 334-821-8336 or info@achr.com. Together, we build stronger communities! LEGAL RUN 04/23/26 & 04/29/26
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Taylor Bagwell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Financial, its successors and assigns, dated October 29, 2019 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, in Book 4517, Page 129. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to CMG Mortgage, Inc. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Lee County, Alabama on June 11, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 18 N, RANGE 29 E, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND BEING SHOWN AS PARCEL 1 UPON THE “CORRECTIVE PLAT FOR THE REPLAT OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF FINAL PLAT FOR RECORD FOR PHASE II, THE WOODLANDS”, RECORDED IN PLAT VOL. 27, PAGE 126, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 183 Lee Road 2109, Salem, Alabama 36874
Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes – including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Please be advised that the foreclosing mortgagee or its authorized agent will require any entity or trust bidder at this foreclosure sale to provide beneficial ownership information, documentation, and written certification as required under FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers, effective for transfers to covered transferees closing on or after March 1, 2026. This requirement applies where the purchaser is a legal entity (including an LLC, corporation, or partnership) or a trust, and the transfer is not financed by an institutional lender subject to existing anti-money laundering requirements. The required information and certification must be provided prior to issuance of the foreclosure deed upon sale. No foreclosure deed will be issued for a covered transfer until all required FinCEN information has been received and certified. Additional information regarding these regulations and required transferee disclosures can be found at: https://www.fincen.gov/rre and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs
**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.**
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee
ALAW 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249, Birmingham, AL 35203
Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
26-004449
LEGAL RUN 04/29/2026, 05/07/2026 & 05/14/2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of AL, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that MMC Contracting, LLC, has completed the Contract (Renovation). of Lowder Hall – Rooms 008&008A Renovations at Edward L. and Catherine K. Lowder Business Building, 405 W Magnolia Ave Suite 202, Auburn, AL 36849 for the State of Alabama and of LEE County, Auburn Alabama 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
INOX Design, Inc. 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Bldg 24, Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30067 (Architect/Engineer)
Mike Martin (Contractor)
MMC Contracting LLC 924 9th Ave. Columbus, GA 31901
LEGAL RUN 04/29/26, 05/07/26, 05/14/26 & 05/21/26
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FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given
that Ark Remediation, LLC. Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Renovation GW Carver Hall Lead Abatement Project at 505 Martin Luther King Ave Opelika, AL 36801.
for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of Lee County/Opelika,
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 Jeff Kappelman – City of Opelika or Ark Remediation, LLC. 2064 Notasulga Rd Tallassee, AL 36078.
LEGAL RUN 04/29/2026, 05/07/26, 05/14/26 & 05/21/26
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ORDINANCE NO. 018-26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE V ENTITLED “PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION” OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. Amendment. That Article V entitled “Pre-Trial Diversion” of Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Opelika, Alabama, is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE V. PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION.
Sec. 17-101 Establish a Pre-Trial Diversion Program
Pursuant to §12-14-90 Code of Alabama, 1975, a pre-trial diversion (“PTD”) program is hereby established in the municipal court of the city. The pre-trial diversion program shall be under the direct supervision and control of the presiding municipal court judge in accordance with the provisions of state law. Participation in the PTD program by the offender shall be voluntary. Upon receipt of an application and recommendation of the municipal prosecutor, the judge shall determine whether to grant the individual admittance into the program. Upon admittance, the offender shall be required to enter a plea of guilty and sentenced pronounced at which time the case shall be placed in an administrative docket until such time as the offender has completed all requirements of the PTD program. Execution of any sentence shall be deferred until such time as the offender completes the PTD program or is terminated from the program. In the event the offender does not satisfactorily complete the program and all terms thereof, the court shall impose sentence in the same manner as with any guilty plea. Upon successful completion of the program and all terms thereof, the court shall dismiss the case pursuant to the rules established by the municipal court.
Sec. 17-102 Fees
(a) The offender shall be assessed a non-refundable application fee in the amount of one-hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) when the offender makes application for admittance to the PTD program.
(b) An offender shall be assessed a non-refundable administration fee when the offender is admitted to the PTD program. The amount of the assessment for participation in the PTD program shall be in addition to the application fee, any court costs, assessments for the crime victims’ compensation fund, department of forensic science assessment, drug, alcohol or anger management treatment and counseling required by law or ordered by the court and any costs of supervision, treatment and restitution for which the offender may be responsible. An applicant may not be denied admission to the PTD program based solely on his or her inability to pay. Pre-trial diversion fees as established in this section may be waived or reduced for just cause including indigency of the applicant, at the discretion of the court. The following administration fees shall be assessed to offenders accepted into the PTD program:
(1) Driving Under the Influence/Reckless Driving
$800.00
(2) Traffic Offenses Except DUI $375.00
(3) Misdemeanor Offenses $375.00
(4) Violations $200.00
(c) The offender shall pay the Municipal Court a monthly fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for supervision of the case. Supervision fees may be waived or reduced for just cause, including indigency of the offender, at the discretion of the Court.
Sec. 17-103 Rules,
Regulations and Policies
The presiding municipal court judge, acting in consultation with the municipal prosecutor, shall have the power to establish all rules and terms necessary for the implementation and administration of the PTC program which are not inconsistent with state laws and city ordinances. The presiding judge, with approval of the municipal governing body and the municipal prosecutor or city attorney, may contract with any agency, person or business entity for any service necessary to accomplish the purpose of this article. The permanent rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines adopted pursuant to this article shall be available for public inspection at all reasonable times at the office of the municipal court clerk.
Sec. 17-104 Liability
(a) Absent wantonness, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct, the municipality, and its officers, judges, prosecutors, attorneys and its employees shall have no liability, criminal or civil, for the conduct of any offender while participating in the PTD Program established under this article or any service provider or its agents that are contracted to or who have agreed to provide services to the PTD Program.
(b) The municipality and its officers, judges, prosecutors, attorneys and its employees shall have no liability, criminal or civil, for any injury to or harm to the offender while the offender is a participant in the PTD. Persons accepted into the program may be required to execute waivers of rights, waivers of liability and acknowledgement of limited appellate process as a prerequisite for admittance into the PTD program.
Section 2. Repealer Clause. All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with provisions of this Ordinance or Article are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, clause or any portion of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, said section shall not affect any other section, clause or portion of this Ordinance which is not in and of itself invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. Construction. If any section, paragraph, section or word of this ordinance or the article hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the City Council that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance and the article hereby adopted independent of the elimination of such portion that may be declared invalid.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance and the article hereby adopted shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication as allowed by law.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Opelika, Alabama is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of April, 2026.
/s/ W. George Allen, PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
TRANSMITTED TO MAYOR on this the 22nd day of April, 2026.
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
ACTION BY MAYOR
APPROVED this the 22nd day of April, 2026.
/s/ Eddie Smith, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
Legal run 04/29/2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 019-26
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR CEDAR CREEK PUD
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. FINDINGS. The City Council has determined and hereby finds and declares that the following facts are true and correct:
(a) Cedar Creek of East Alabama, LLC, heretofore submitted to the City a Development Plan for a planned unit development (“PUD”) entitled “Cedar Creek PUD” consisting of approximately 42 acres.
(b) Pursuant to Ordinance No. 126-04, the City Council approved said Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD and amended the Official Zoning Map of the City to designate the zoning classification of Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) for approximately 42 acres located north of Hillflo Avenue and West of U.S. Highway 431 (Lafayette Parkway).
(c) Moore’s Construction, LLC, by and through its authorized representative, Mike Maher, the owner of certain property located at the intersection of Oak Park Drive and Cedar Creek Drive, has heretofore submitted to the City a proposed amended Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD.
(d) The current Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD provided for seventy-two (72) single-family residential lots, one (1) recreational lot and one (1) seven acre parcel to be developed for mixed residential and commercial use. The development would also include a swimming pool, playground, clubhouse, bike paths, walking trails and green spaces.
(e) The proposed amended Development Plan changes the use from an amenity lot (clubhouse and swimming pool) to five single-family lots (lot sizes 29,248 square feet to 36,948 square feet).
(f) The Planning Commission of the City of Opelika heretofore conducted a public hearing on the proposed amended Development Plan.
(g) The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD.
(j) It is advisable and in interest of the City and the public interest that the amended Development Plan be approved.
Section 2. Approval of Amended Development Plan. The amended Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD as submitted for review is hereby approved and confirmed as required by Section 8.18(n) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
Section 3. Retention of Copies of the Amended Development Plan. Copies of the amended Development Plan shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, City Planner, City Engineer, and Building Official and shall be open for public inspection.
Section 4. Repealer. That any ordinance or part thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption, approval and publication as required by law.
Section 6. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of April, 2026.
/s/ W. George Allen, PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
TRANSMITTED TO MAYOR on this the 22nd day of April, 2026.
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
ACTION BY MAYOR
APPROVED this the 22nd day of April, 2026.
/s/ Eddie Smith, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC, CITY CLERK
Legal run 04/29/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN SEIFERT, DECEASED
CASE NO.: 2026-088
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Take Notice that on the 9 day of April, 2026, Letters of Administration having been granted to Danielle Curtis, as Administratix of the Estate of DEBORAH ANN SEIFERT, Deceased, by the Honorable Jere Colley, 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.
Danielle Curtis
Administratix of the Estate of DEBORAH ANN SEIFERT
Legal Run 04/23, 2026, 04/29/2026 & 05/07/2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
ESTATE NO.: 2026-049
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Brooksie Nell Holloway
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: SETH HORNSBY
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Letter of Administration with Will Annexed has been filed by the Petitioner, Kenneth L. Bledsoe, by and through his attorney, Lauryn Lauderdale. A hearing has been set for the 1st day of June 2026 at 1:00 p.m. central time at the Lee County Courthouse. Should you intend to contest this, you must appear on the date of the hearing as set above.
Judge of Probate, Lee County, Alabama
Legal Run 4/29/26, 05/07/26 & 05/14/26
