Rep. Sewell Releases New Report Detailing the Affordability Crisis Facing Alabama’s 7th Congressional District

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Woman checking supermarket receipt feeling concerned about expenses — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell released a new report examining the growing affordability crisis facing families, including rising grocery costs. (Adobe Stock)

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U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) last week released a new report examining the growing affordability crisis facing families across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The report details how President Donald Trump’s economic policies and congressional Republicans’ legislative agenda have driven up the cost of everyday essentials while threatening access to healthcare and food assistance for thousands of Alabamians.

The report comes as House Democrats unveil their “Fighting For An Affordable America Agenda,” with exactly 100 days until Election Day. The agenda involves three pillars: lowering the cost of groceries, gas and housing, providing affordable healthcare for every American, and cleaning corruption by holding the crooks accountable.

Among its findings, the report notes that Alabama families are paying an average of $2,700 more for basic living expenses, families in Alabama’s 7th District now spend an average of $1,110 per month on groceries, and approximately 70,000 people in AL-07 are expected to see their health insurance costs rise because Republicans allowed enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire. The average Alabama household has paid $686 more for gasoline since President Trump launched his unauthorized war in Iran, and more than 81,800 Alabamians have already lost SNAP benefits under Republicans’ budget law.

“One hundred days before Election Day, Alabama families deserve to know the truth about who is driving up their costs,” said Rep. Sewell. “President Trump promised to lower prices on Day One. Instead, families across Alabama’s 7th District are paying more for groceries, housing, electricity, gas, and healthcare while Republicans in Congress have chosen to cut Medicaid and food assistance to help pay for tax breaks for billionaires.”

“It doesn’t have to be this way,” continued Sewell. “House Democrats are fighting for an Affordable America by lowering the cost of groceries, gas, and housing, making healthcare more affordable, and holding corporations accountable when they exploit consumers and drive up prices. Alabama families deserve an economy that works for them—not just the wealthy and well-connected.”

The report highlights several economic challenges facing Alabama families, including:

Alabama families are paying an average of $2,700 more for basic living expenses under President Trump and congressional Republicans.
Families in Alabama’s 7th District paid an average of $233 more for electricity in 2025.
The average monthly grocery bill in AL-07 has reached $1,110.
The average Alabama household has paid $686 more for gasoline since the start of President Trump’s war in Iran.
The average annual cost of child care for two children in Alabama has climbed to $16,640.
Approximately 24,353 people in Alabama’s 7th District are projected to lose health coverage because of Republican cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
More than 81,800 Alabamians have already lost SNAP benefits.
More than 20,000 Alabama individuals and families filed for bankruptcy in 2025, a 6.7 percent increase over the previous year.

The full report, “The Affordability Crisis in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District: How President Trump and Congressional Republicans Are Driving Up Costs for Alabama Families,” is available here. Watch Rep. Sewell’s video message here.

Back to School Institute Welcomed Teachers, Administrators, and Staff Members Ahead of First Day Tomorrow (PHOTOS)

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Birmingham City Schools welcomed hundreds of teachers, administrators, and staff members back for the upcoming school year Friday during its annual Back to School Institute Friday.

As educators prepare to welcome students back tomorrow morning, district leaders celebrated significant academic and administrative gains while introducing new tools to assist families.

The district’s back-to-school prep rally focused on celebrating educators and ensuring staff are ready for the new term. The 2026-27 BCS All-City Marching Band also made its debut at Institute 2026.

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan highlighted several achievements based on preliminary district data.

“We’re looking at some of our preliminary data and Hayes K-8 has made some gains on their test scores. Also, we reduced our F’s from 15 to 1 and reduced our chronic absenteeism from 49% to right around 11%. We are doing the right things for our children and the data and results are showing that,” Sullivan said.

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Birmingham City Schools Announces Policy for Free and Reduced Meals, Launches StopFinder Bus App for School Year

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Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 — For School Year 2026-27, Birmingham City Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision. (Birmingham City Schools)

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Birmingham City Schools this week announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.

District leaders are also encouraging parents to register their children before the first day of school. They said more than 11,000 students have already registered, but a larger group of students still needs to complete their paperwork.

In addition, Birmingham City Schools has launched “Stopfinder,” a free app that provides families with real-time access to their child’s school school bus information.

The app allows parents to track their child’s bus, customize alerts for when their child arrives home, and communicate with district transportation leaders.

The district is encouraging parents and guardians who are eligible for transportation to sign up for the Stopfinder app by emailing Transportation@bhm.k12.al.us.

For School Year 2026/2027, Birmingham City Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This USDA provision allows your child(ren) to participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

CEP is a key provision of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which allows schools and school districts in low-income areas to eliminate school meal applications and serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to all enrolled students.

CEP gives food service professionals more time to focus on preparing nutritious meals that their students will enjoy and gives students more time to eat those meals by cutting down on time spent in the lunch line. More importantly, by offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn.

Children need healthy meals to learn. Birmingham City Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast and lunch meals will follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for healthy school meals, so please encourage students to participate.

Parents or guardians who need more information may contact Sharon Sanders, Child Nutrition Program Director, at (205) 231-9655.

KitKat Gave Coko Eason Her Big Break and the Internet Cannot Stop Listening

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Coko with KitKat candy - 1 by Daz Goodman — Birmingham's Coko Eason is featured in an online KitKat commercial, where she can be seen performing a jingle remix. (Daz Goodman, Provided)

By Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham

As a kid, Coko Eason always grabbed a KitKat candy bar before heading off to church on Sundays.

She enjoyed the chocolatey snack and its catchy jingle just that much.

Now, more than 30 years later, Coko is featured in an online KitKat commercial, where she can be seen performing a jingle remix with an urban flavor. It features finger snaps, hand claps and skats, opening with Coko’s vocal instrumentation before she launches into rapping:

“KitKat. KitKat. KitKat. KitKat.

That chocolate crispy taste is gonna make your day

Wherever you go, you hear the people say,

Gimme a break! Gimme a break! Break me off a piece of that KitKat bar!

Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Gimme a break.

Gi,Gi -Gimme, Gimme, Gimme a break! Gi,Gi -Gimme Gimme, Gimme a break!

Say, Give meee! Give meee!

A break! A break!

Oouu-ooohh!!

Break me off a piece of that KitKat bar!

Hey, all right, now. See, that’s what I’m talking about!

Yes, indeed. Yes, indeed.”

Coko, who has gone viral in the past for original rap songs she did about her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, has been remixing jingles for years. She has a collection that is over 20 years-old, but they never took off when she first wrote them.

In December 2025, TikToker Romeo Bingham went viral after posting a jingle about Dr. Pepper. The soda brand saw it and gave Romeo a deal in early 2026, airing a national commercial on Jan. 19, 2026 during the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Other brand name partnerships followed.

Coko Eason posted the social media KitKat commercial to her Instagram on July 22. (Daz Goodman, Provided)

Inspired by that, Coko went back to her collection of remixes, pulled out the one she had done on KitKat and posted it to her Instagram page in February or March 2026. Many of her followers tagged KitKat after seeing it, and the company came calling. KitKat worked out a deal, and Coko recorded her version at WorkPlay Studio A in downtown Birmingham with engineer Jack Bennett. Birmingham cinematographer Daz Goodman of Cre8live Studios shot the commercial.

Coko posted the social media KitKat commercial to her Instagram on July 22. Once it hit, followers couldn’t get enough of the song. The KitKat team couldn’t either, sending her a card this month, that said, “Hey Coko! Thank you for giving our team a break from brainstorming new KitKat jingles! We are listening to yours on repeat!’’

Coko is honored for having been selected to do the commercial.

“To know that KitKat gave me my big break, means a lot,’’ she said. “I think they just needed that little fresh revitalization of their brand to bring people back to what they used to know as a kid.’’

Coko, who is now 43, has been rapping since she was 14. A Tennessee native, she moved to the metro-Birmingham area in 2019 to become part of an accelerator program at Innovation Depot in Birmingham to grow the tech business she was building at the time.

Eventually, her focus shifted to placemaking and city activations. She landed her first Birmingham placemaking gig at Urban Supply and has moved on to launch her new organization called Activ8. Activ8 partners with cities to empower and educate communities on how they can turn vacant spaces into vibrant spaces. Coko plans to activate cities nationwide but is looking to launch her first pilot in downtown Birmingham.

As Coko works to shift Activ8 into a non-profit organization, she teaches a free boxing cardio class every Monday at 6 p.m. at Railroad Park as part of an initiative provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield. In between practicing hooks and jabs on a recent Monday evening, some students were unaware of Coko’s recent accomplishment with KitKat. They know her for how she’s helped them lose weight, lower their blood pressure and improve their mobility.

“She’s definitely humble. She does not boast about her accomplishments,’’ said student Maqueshia Thomas, 36. “She’s very personable and easy to get along with. I enjoy coming out here.’’

Coko Eason leads a free boxing fitness class at Railroad Park on Mondays at 6 p.m. Attendees said they've lost weight and improved mobility, thanks to her instruction. (Photo by Chanda Temple) — Coko Eason leads a free boxing fitness class at Railroad Park on Mondays at 6 p.m. (Chanda Temple, City of Birmingham)

And just like how Coko is helping to change bodies through her boxing classes, she’s working to change the way people see some of their favorite childhood products with fresh beats and phrases.

“It’s so great to know that a tune that’s no more than 30 seconds can put nostalgia back into people’s mindset and make people joyful and a kid again,’’ Coko said.

As Summer Ends, UAB Experts Share the Importance of Back-to-School Checkups

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African boy kid, vaccine and portrait with smile, medicine and flex muscle for wellness in hospital. Male child, strong and excited with plaster for injection, healthcare and injection to stop virus — UAB experts urge parents to schedule back-to-school checkups to help students succeed in the classroom. (Adobe Stock)

By Rachel Beatty | UAB News

Before summer officially ends and the school year begins, parents may be considering methods they can use to protect their child’s health this school year. Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham share their recommendations for back-to-school appointments parents should schedule for their child as they head back to school.

Primary healthcare provider appointment

Before children go back to school, Suresh Boppana, M.D., interim director of UAB and Children’s of Alabama’s Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, recommends they visit their pediatrician or family practice physician for their annual checkup appointment.

“Annual checkups allow us to get a full, comprehensive assessment of the child and ensure all of their physical and mental health needs are met,” Boppana said.

During these pediatric visits, doctors can help determine whether children are healthy and developing as they should be. Healthcare providers may catch any problems early, when they may be easier to treat. Parents will have a chance to ask any questions they may have about their child’s behavior or development. Timing of administration of annual influenza and COVID vaccines should also be discussed.

Dentist appointment

When parents take children to their dental appointment, pediatric dentists can detect any dental problems early and administer the appropriate treatment immediately to prevent further complications. While UAB experts recommend every child have their first dentist visit before the age of 1 year, Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor in UAB’s School of Dentistry, says that, if the child does not yet have a dentist, summertime is a great time to find them one.

“It is best for a child to have a dental home that they routinely see at least two times a year,” Mitchell said. “If a child has not seen a dentist or has not seen one in several years, we recommend scheduling a visit to make sure they are not having any dental problems that may cause discomfort and distract them from learning while they are at school.”

Mitchell says diet is crucial to maintaining a child’s oral health and encourages parents to reduce the number of sugary foods and beverages children consume throughout the school year. He recommends replacing sugary drinks with water, plain milk, or any beverage that has 10 or fewer calories per serving.

“We want to take precautions to prevent tooth decay from happening, but that does not mean removing all sugary drinks and foods from their diets,” Mitchell said. “When fun events or special occasions come around like a birthday party or Halloween, let them enjoy themselves and have fun. After the event is over, parents can help them get back to their daily routine.”

For children who may be skeptical about dental visits, Mitchell says it is best to avoid making a big deal out of it. To help prepare them for a visit, parents can show their child videos of siblings, parents or other children going to the dentist to help them better understand what to expect during an appointment.

Eye appointment

Annual eye exams are important, especially before the school year starts. “A comprehensive eye exam is about more than determining whether your child can see 20/20,” said Janelle Sventek, O.D., a pediatric optometrist at UAB Eye Care.

If a child is struggling in school, an undiagnosed problem could be a contributing factor. (Adobe Stock)

“During a comprehensive eye exam, we evaluate not only visual clarity and eye health, but also your child’s ability to track, team and focus their eyes. These visual skills play an important role in learning and classroom performance.”

Approximately one in five children has a vision problem that may interfere with academic success, Sventek says. If a child is struggling in school, an undiagnosed problem could be a contributing factor. For example, children who have difficulty keeping their place while reading, experience double vision when looking at words on a page, or feel that their eyes go in and out of focus may benefit from UAB Eye Care’s Vision Therapy Clinic.

Many people associate eye exams with the need for glasses, but a variety of treatment options may be recommended depending on a child’s diagnosis. Sventek says many children are becoming myopic, or nearsighted, at younger ages. UAB Eye Care offers comprehensive eye exams and also a dedicated Myopia Control Clinic that provides evidence-based treatments designed to slow the progression of myopia, starting with school-age children.

The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first comprehensive eye exam between 6 and 12 months of age, another exam at least once between ages 3 and 5, and then an exam before entering first grade, followed by annual exams thereafter.

“Signs that may indicate a need for a sooner evaluation include squinting, sitting closer to the television, closing one eye, frequent eye rubbing, headaches or complaints of blurred vision,” Sventek said.

Vaccinations appointment

To help prevent children from contracting vaccine-preventable diseases, experts recommend that parents keep their children up to date on vaccines recommended for their age group.

“Vaccines help provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases,” said Erin Delaney, M.D., vice chair for Clinical Care and Quality in the UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine and clinician at the Family Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands.

Immunizations are the best defense against preventing the spread of disease and ensuring the best immune response for children. Vaccines help teach a child’s immune system to recognize a virus or bacteria before being exposed, so that when they come in contact with that virus or bacteria in the future, their immune system fights it off without the child’s getting sick.

For children who may be slightly nervous about getting their vaccines, Delaney says, a parent’s display of support is important. She encourages parents to take time to explain to children how vaccines protect them from something that could hurt them and to reward them with something they enjoy after they have received their vaccines.

Parents and guardians can find a list of recommended vaccines by age on the American Academy of Pediatrics website. To make an immunization appointment, contact the child’s local healthcare provider or county health department. UAB’s Family Medicine Clinics at UAB Hospital-Highlands and UAB Family Medicine East are both accepting new pediatric patients and can provide the recommended vaccines.

Giving and Sharing: A Look at the Long Legacy of Black Philanthropy in Birmingham

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_DSC1701 — A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club is a 25,000 square-foot structure on Avenue W. (Amarr Croskey, File, For The Birmingham Times)

By Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times

Black philanthropy was shaping Birmingham even before the area became an official city.

Enslaved workers of Alabama dealt with the harshest of environments, but they still found ways to protect each other. According to the social justice philanthropy organization Tides, enslaved Africans brought West African traditions of philanthropy, such as cooperatives and savings clubs, to the plantations.

The ingrained practices of giving and sharing have been passed down through centuries; as Tides reports, Black families contribute the largest portion of their wealth to charity, more than any other racial group. In detail, two-thirds of Black families give around $11 billion each year. Individually, Black families give 25 percent more of their income yearly than their white counterparts. The high number of donations to charity is despite the fact that, on average, a Black man earns $1.8 million over a lifetime, as opposed to a white man’s $2.9 million, according to the nonprofit research organization the Urban Institute.

While Black families and communities had long been well-versed in helping and protecting one another, Black philanthropy as an institution emerged as Black entrepreneurship flourished during Reconstruction and beyond.

Reverend William Reuben Pettiford

One of the earliest Black philanthropists in the city was Reverend William Reuben Pettiford, who founded the Penny Savings Bank, the first Black-owned and Black-operated financial institution in the state, in 1890.

Pettiford, who also served as the fourth pastor of the 16th Street Baptist Church from 1883 to 1893, also preached the gospel of savings and proper financial management via his bank. Throughout his pastoral and banking career, Pettiford served as a community leader, establishing the Christian Aid Society to help sick church members and to aid them with burial services. According to The Alabama Baptist, Pettiford also started the country’s first technology school in Birmingham, presided over the Birmingham Ministerial Association as President and served on the board of trustees at Selma University.

A.G. Gaston

Other entrepreneurs-turned-philanthropists include civil rights leaders like A.G. Gaston. Gaston owned several businesses in the city, including the A.G. Gaston Motel, and used his money to help the civil rights movement gain ground, such as helping to pay the legal bills for the court case involving Black students integrating the University of Alabama, according to TIME.

His motel housed leaders like Martin Luther King while they stayed and strategized in Birmingham. Gaston also bailed King, Ralph Abernathy, and hundreds of protestors out of jail.

As TIME reports, Gaston, who, at the time of his death in 1996 was reportedly worth $130 million, allocated much of his wealth for philanthropic works such as the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club.

The Ballard House

Before the A.G. Gaston Motel was constructed, the Ballard House was the place Black notables stayed while in town.

Dr. Edward Ballard created a thriving medical office in 1940, quickly becoming one of Birmingham’s business elite. According to The Ballard House Project, the Ballard family moved to California in the early 1950s, and entrepreneur Jesse Perkins became the next owner of the location.

Perkins turned the home and business area into “a significant and pivotal gathering and meeting place for the community of color, and a central backdrop for the chartering and meeting of numerous African-American clubs and community organizations,” according to the site.

One of the doctors who used the Ballard House as his workplace was Dr. Herschell L. Hamilton, the first board-certified Black general surgeon to practice in Alabama and at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. According to the site, Hamilton set up shop in 1959 and treated King, Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth and many of the marchers who were hurt during protests. He also supported the cause with his own resources.

While Hamilton worked at the Ballard House, the location continued as a meeting place for civil rights leaders to strategize and regroup.

Birmingham’s Black Philanthropy Today

Today, Black philanthropy is still alive in groups like the Birmingham Change Fund, The Brilliant Black Girl Collective, and the Penny Foundation.

Based on the legacy of the Penny Savings Bank, was created to empower Birmingham’s business community to give back.

Lyord Watson, a founding member of the Birmingham Change Fund, also serves as founder and CEO of the Penny Foundation. He called starting the Penny Foundation “a monumental task,” but says he’s “grateful and blessed” to have a lot of support.

Watson said that the effort from others invested in the foundation included “a lot of time, sweat and tears getting the foundation off of the ground.” As a result, the foundation has been going strong for eight years, with its ninth anniversary occurring in October. Since its inception, the Penny Foundation has raised $14 million for philanthropic works.

“When Birmingham decides to work together and put our minds together to do something, we can be successful,” he said.

Road Closures Planned in Birmingham This Weekend for FISE World Series at City Walk

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CityWalk1119 — City Walk, a popular Birmingham public space for community members and visitors, covers 31 acres and 10 city blocks downtown. (File)

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Motorists are advised to expect temporary road closures near City Walk BHAM as the City of Birmingham prepares to host the FISE World Series, an internationally recognized action sports festival taking place August 7-9.

The following traffic changes will be in effect:

18th Street North (from Abraham Woods Boulevard toward City Walk BHAM) is closed now through 5 a.m. on August 11.
19th Street North will be closed from 10 p.m. on August 6 through 5 a.m. on August 10.
Both 18th Street North and 19th Street North will have soft closures at Abraham Woods Boulevard, allowing limited local access. A hard closure will be in place closer to the interstate, where no vehicle access will be permitted.
Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA): Access to the rear of the campus will remain available via 18th Street North. Vehicles must exit on 19th Street North and will be required to turn right to travel southbound.
Boutwell Auditorium: Vehicle access will be available via Abraham Woods Boulevard, with exits on 19th Street North. Drivers must turn left to travel southbound.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan, allow extra travel time, and follow posted detour signs and directions from public safety personnel.

The FISE World Series will bring elite athletes from around the globe to Birmingham for three days of Olympic-style action sports, 3-on-3 basketball, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities at City Walk BHAM. The event is expected to attract thousands of visitors while showcasing Birmingham as a premier destination for sports, culture, and tourism.

For the latest traffic updates, motorists are encouraged to monitor the City of Birmingham’s official communication channels.

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University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC seeks Assistant Professor to conduct clinical activities as obstetric anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL. Will also perform teaching, research, and service to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Must have completed fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology and be BC/BE in anesthesiology and eligible for Alabama medical license at time of hire.

UAB Medicine complies with applicable Federal civil rights law and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR $§92.10(1)(i)). UAB Medicine does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. UAB Medicine is an active participant in E-Verify for the I-9 process.

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University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC seeks Clinical Assistant Professor to conduct clinical activities as critical care anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL. Must have completed fellowship in critical care anesthesiology and be BC/BE in anesthesiology and eligible for Alabama medical license at time of hire.

UAB Medicine complies with applicable Federal civil rights law and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR $§92.10(1)(i)). UAB Medicine does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. UAB Medicine is an active participant in E-Verify for the I-9 process.

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University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC seeks Clinical Assistant Professor to conduct clinical activities as critical care anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL. Must have completed fellowship in critical care anesthesiology and be BC/BE in anesthesiology and eligible for Alabama medical license at time of hire.

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the UAB Jefferson Tower Tank Farm Relocation, UAB Project #H245019, for the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, located at 625 19^th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, 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 contact Williams Blackstock Architects 2204 1^st Avenue South, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35233

P & M Mechanical, Inc.

325 Carson Road North

Birmingham, AL 35215

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902034

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: JESSIE M. LANIER; EVA MAE BAKER; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 8, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 8, except the South 13 feet, according to T. H. Molton’s Survey, as recorded in Deed Volume 81, Page 170, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2024106030 as follows: N 37 FT LOT 8 T H MOLTON SUR EXCEPT PT IN HWY

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-35-2-012-013.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902042

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ESTATE OF LISA YOUNG; ERIC Q. YOUNG; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 8, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 17, in Block 2, according to the Survey of Woodcrest Addition to Southampton, as recorded in Map Book 151, Page 82, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2025054038 as follows: LOT 17 BLK 2 WOODCREST ADD TO SOUTHAMPTON 151/82

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-19-4-008-001.031

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902061

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: CAMILLE S. BUTRUS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE PAUL R. BUTRUS; GREGORY P. BUTRUS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Begin at the Northeastmost corner of Lot 12, Block 4, of the survey of Kingston as recorded in the Office of the Probate Judge in Map Book 4, Page 42, Jefferson County, Alabama, and run in a Southerly direction along the East line of said Lot being the West right-of-way line of 43rd Street North a distance of 74.17 feet to a point; thence turn an interior angle of 87 degrees 37 minutes 20 seconds and run to the right and in a Westerly direction a distance of 45.30 feet to a point on the West line of said Lot 12; thence turn an interior angle of 92 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds and run to the right in a Northerly direction along the West line of said Lot 12 a distance of 44.98 feet, more or less, to a point being the Northwestmost corner of said Lot 12 and a point on the Southeast right-of-way line of 10th Avenue North; thence turn an interior angle of 120 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds and run to the right in a Northeasterly direction along the Northwest line of Lot 12 and the Southeast right-of-way line of 10th Avenue North a distance of 53.00 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning of the herein described parcel, containing 2701.56 square feet.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2025053813 as follows: LOT 12 BLK 4 KINGSTON 4/42 LESS & EXC S 92.83 FT

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-20-3-004-008.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902062

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: K&L HOLDINGS LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 1, except the Southwest 2 feet thereof, Block 30, according to the survey of South Highlands of East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 66 and in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2021105982 as follows: LOT 1 BLK 30 SOUTH HIGHLANDS OF EAST LAKE

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-14-1-011-008.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902063

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: YVONNE CHASTANG; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lots 34 and 35, according to the Survey of South Highlands of East Lake Property of East Lake Land Company East Lake Jefferson County, Alabama, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 66, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2021105978 as follows: LOTS 34 & 35 BLK 37 SO HGLDS OF EAST LAKE

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-11-4-032-005.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902064

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: GLADYS ROBINSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF OVER LEE COBB; ANDREA L. ROBINSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF AUSTIN ROBINSON, SR.; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot Six (6) except the West ten (10) feet thereof, in the Survey of Compton according to the Map thereof recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Birmingham, in Map Book 1, Page 83.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2022104987 as follows: E 40 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 18 COMPTON RISING 1/83

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-04-2-035-014.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902066

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: WALTER H. COLLINS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 4, Block 18, in the Survey of Compton according to the Map thereof recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Birmingham, in Map Book 1, Page 83.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No: 2022104974 as follows: LOT 4 BLK 18 COMPTON RISING

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-04-2-035-012.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902068

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, LLC; THOMAS E. BADDLEY, JR. AS RECEIVER FOR COMMUNITY HOME BANC, INC. F/K/A MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC.; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 11, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 2; the South 24.7 feet of Lot 1; and, the North 37 feet of Lot 3, Block “A”, according to the map and survey of East Highland Addition to Pratt City, as recorded in Map Book 3, Pages 104 and 105, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2018073552 as follows: LOT 2 & STRIP OF UNIFORM WIDTH OF 24.7 FT OFF S SIDE LOT 1 & STRIP 37 FT OFF N SIDE LOT 3 BLK A EAST HGLDS ADD TO PRATT CITY

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-29-2-004-002.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902225

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: DEBORAH BYRD WALKER; ESTATE OF FREDDIE LOU HICKS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 27, Block 2, according to the map and plan of Tiddlesville Heights, as recorded in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2016085168 as follows: LOT 27 BLK 2 TIDDLESVILLE HGTS HTS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-02-3-031-035.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902226

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: JANE MCGHEE; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 18, according to the Survey of R. A. Gilbert, Trustee, a map of which survey is recorded in Map Book 1, on Page 15, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument 2017058320 as follows: LOT 18 R A GILBERT TRUSTEE

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-20-1-015-035.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902227

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ESTATE OF KENNETH HARRISON; ESTATE OF DOROTHY L. HARRISON; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lots 3 and 4, according to the Second Resurvey of Ullman’s Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 87, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019080425 as follows: LOTS 3 & 4 ULLMANS 2ND RESUR

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-09-2-018-002.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902229

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: LARRY DWIGHT HAMPTON; EDWINA H. HAMPTON; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lots 3 through 10, Block 8, Industrial Center, as per plat thereof recorded in Property Book 6, at Page 58 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2016132740 as follows: LOTS 3 THRU 10 BLK 8 INDUSTRIAL CENTER

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-20-3-016-003.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902230

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: BUNIA MAE COBB; JEFFERY COBB; SQUARE COBB; LARRY K. COLLINS, II; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lots Twenty (20) and Twenty-One (21) in Block One (1) according to the survey of Zion Heights as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 67, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2023095599 as follows: LOTS 20 & 21 IN BLK 1 ZION HGHTS

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-15-4-005-004.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902231

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: CALVIN HIGHTOWER; MATTIE HIGHTOWER; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 4, in Block 11, in the survey of South Douglasville, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 2, situated in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2023005069 as follows: LOT 4 BLK 11 SOUTH DOUGLASVILLE

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-13-4-038-003.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902232

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALEXANDER SZKARADEK; HOME OPPORTUNITY, LLC; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 14, in Block 2-C, according to the survey of Walker Land Company’s East Woodlawn, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 109, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2026023969 as follows: LOT 14 BLK 2-C EAST WOODLAWN

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-15-3-031-006.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902234

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: BILLE JOE HUMPHRIES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE OF O. D. HUMPHRIES; ESTATE OF JIMMY HUMPHRIES; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 18, Range 3 West, in Jefferson County, Alabama, described as follows: Commencing at a point in the Easterly line of Broad Street, where said line intersects with the Southerly line of Cotton Avenue; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the Southerly line of Cotton Avenue, 92 feet to a point, which last mentioned point is the point of beginning of the tract of land hereby conveyed; thence continue along the Southerly line of Cotton Avenue in a Northeasterly direction 98 feet; thence to the right, at right angles go 80 feet; thence right at right angles, go 98 feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of the property conveyed to Standard Oil Company of Kentucky, by Charley C. Hayden, by deed recorded in Volume 2120, Page 377 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama; thence right at right angles, and in a Northwesterly direction along the Northeasterly line of said property of Standard Oil Company of Kentucky, 80 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; said property being the same property as the Northeasterly 98 feet of the property conveyed by deed of Miller Thompson to Robert C Hayden by deed recorded in Volume 351, Page 47, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

Less and except the following described property: That part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 18 South, Range 3 West, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 18, in said F. J. DeBardeleben Survey and run thence Southwesterly along the Southerly line of Cotton Street (1st Avenue North) for a distance of 22 feet; thence Southeasterly and parallel with the Westerly boundary line of said Lot 18, a distance of 80 feet; thence Northeasterly, parallel with the Southerly line of said Cotton Street (1st Avenue North) a distance of 22 feet to the said Westerly line of said Lot 18; thence Northwesterly along the Westerly line of said Lot 18 a distance of 80 feet to the Point of Beginning.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2024106051 as follows: COM NW COR LOT 18 F J DEBARDELEBEN SUR 78/241TH SW 20 FT TO POB TH SE 78 FT TH SW 76 FT TH NW 80 FT TH NE 76 FT TO POB

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-03-1-021-011.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902363

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: PAUL TUCKER; DAVID INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on May 20, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 20, according to map of J. M. Meighan’s Resurvey of Lots 3 and 6 through 30 inclusive of W. A. Rickett’s Subdivision, as the same is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Map Book 8, Page 83, situated and lying in Jefferson County, Alabama.

NOTE: It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111479 as follows: LOT 20 J M MEIGHANS SUR W A RICKETT SUR

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-24-1-004-028.001

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902472

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: THOMAS E. BADDLEY, JR. AS RECEIVER FOR COMMUNITY HOME BANC, INC. F/K/A MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC.; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 2, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Part of Lots 7 and 8, in Block 24, being more particularly of Thomas Street and Ella Avenue on the East side of Thomas Street, thence East at the right angle to Thomas Street, 100 feet; thence South 40 feet; thence West 100 feet; thence North along the Eastern line of Thomas Street, 40 feet to the point of beginning; all in the South Smithfield according to Dr. Joseph R. Smith’s Addition to Birmingham, called Smithfield, a map of which is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Map Book 1, on Page 149.

This legal description is one and the same as that legal more particularly described as follows: The North 40 feet of the South 80 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 24, according to the Survey of South Smithfield as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 149, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2024106048 as follows: N 40 FT OF THE S 80 FT OF LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 24 MAP OF SMITHFIELD (SOUTH)

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-34-4-018-006.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902649

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: RUTH GLOVER; CLARENCE GAINES; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

The South 38 feet of the North 76 feet of Lots 9 and 10, in Block 24, according to the plan and survey of South Smithfield, a map of which is recorded in Map Book 1, Page 149, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2024106408 as follows: S 38 FT OF N 76 FT OF LOTS 9 AND 10 BLK 24 MAP OF SMITHFIELD

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-34-4-018-009.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

BT8/6/2026

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902659

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: GABRIEL ANDERSON; ESTATE OF JOHN ANDERSON; FANNIE ELIZABETH ANDERSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; PRIM F. ESCALONA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

The North 100 feet of Lot 8, Block 39, South, according to the map and survey of Dr. Joseph R. Smith’s Addition to Birmingham called Smithfield, as the same is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Map Book 1, Page 149.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2024106415 as follows: N 100 FT LOT 8 BLK 39 MAP OF SMITHFIELD (SOUTH)

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-35-3-011-005.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902660

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: ESTATE OF CORNELIUS REID; DOROTHY A. REID; MAX CREDIT UNION; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 16, in Block 7, according to the survey of Druid Hills, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 3, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2019111385 as follows: LOT 16 BLK 7 DRUID HILL

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-016-005.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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Civil Action No. 01-CV-2026-902661

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: UJV PROPERTIES, LLC, AN OHIO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 5, Block 8, according to the survey of Druid Hills, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 3, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2022119832, as corrected and re-recorded in Instrument Number 2023035792 as follows: LOT 5 BLK 8 DRUID HILLS EXC ST R/W

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-26-1-002-019.000

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 25, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, 5655 Middle Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582 (Contractor) has completed the work on the 2024 AMP07 Americana Drive Comprehensive Rehabilitation for the Jefferson County Environmental Services Department; Contract No. 20240388; Project No. E2402. Any person(s) having a claim against the project should notify Gulf Coast Underground, LLC.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Wiregrass Construction Co, Inc hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The Shelby County Commission, for construction of Project No. 1616726- Bessemer Municipal Airport Taxi Lane Reconstruction Apron Reconstruction and Pavement Maintenance(Phase I and ll) GMC PROJECT No TBHM240011.AIP/AIG#:3-01-0013-024/025-2025 Jeferson County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 7/10/2026 and endingl8/7/2026. All claims should be filed at: Wiregrass Construction Co, 1342 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama 36106 during this period.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Proposal – No. 2026-03

Birmingham-Jeﬀerson County Transit Authority (MAX Transit)

The Birmingham-Jeﬀerson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) hereby solicits sealed proposals for Bus Stop Signage Replacement Project. Bid documents are available exclusively through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/55902/portal-home.

Pre-Proposal Conference is on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 10:00 AM (CST). Questions must be submitted through PlanetBids by Tuesday, August 11th, by 3:00 PM (CST).

Proposals are due: Friday, August 28th, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM (CST).

Submissions must be made electronically via PlanetBids. Late bids will not be accepted.

This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is subject to all applicable federal requirements, including Buy America, Davis-Bacon, Lobbying, and Debarment provisions.

BJCTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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Advertisement for Bids

Cleburne County

Cleburne County is taking sealed bids for labor, equipment, materials, and any incidentals required to complete the work required for the following inquiries of the County:

Annual In-Place Plant Mix
Annual Bituminous Treatment Resurfacing
Annual Traffic Striping, Markings, and Markers
Annual Micro Surfacing
Annual Hot Asphalt Plant Mix
Annual Cold Asphalt Plant Mix
Annual Crushed Aggregate (Stone)
Annual Roadside Vegetation Management
Annual Road Signs and Related Items
Fleet Repair

These bids are intended to comply with the Rebuild Alabama Act, No. 2019-2, and Alabama Code Title 39, the Alabama Public Works Law. Bidders shall be required to comply with the provisions of the Rebuild Alabama Act, No. 2019-2, and Title 39 of the Alabama Code regardless if the requirement is explicitly detailed in the bid proposal or not.

Only bids from contractors or material suppliers listed on the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) approved list of contractors and material suppliers will be accepted. All bids must be marked with the word “BID” on the outside of the bid package along with the Bid Description and Inquiry No., the bid date, and the Alabama General Contractor’s License Number.

The contractor shall meet all Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Bonding and Licensing requirements as well as all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the U. S. Government, the State of Alabama, any relevant municipality, and the COUNTY, and, specifically and without limitation, shall comply with all provisions of the Beason-Hammond Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, commonly referred to as the Immigration Act.

Sealed bids will be received by the Cleburne County Commission at the Cleburne County Highway Department, 302 Haley Road, or by mail at PO Box 908, Heflin, AL 36264, until 10 AM Central Time on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and then publicly opened as soon thereafter as practicable. Award will be made at the next scheduled meeting of the Cleburne County Commission.

Specifications are on file and may be acquired at the Cleburne County Engineering Department, 302 Haley Road, Heflin, AL 36264

Phone Number: (256) 463-2271

Cleburne County Hours of Operation are 6 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Central Time) from Monday through Thursday.

County reserves the right to accept or reject all Bids or any portion thereof.

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LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

ITB# 44-26 “Outdoor Warning Sirens-Installation, Inspection &On-Site Maintenance for Jefferson County”

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

Bids will be received by the Jefferson County Commission Purchasing Agent Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., C.P.M., until 4:00 (CST) p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for ITB 44-26 “Outdoor Warning Sirens-Installation, Inspection & On-Site Maintenance for Jefferson County”.

All solicitation information including forms, and specifications are available for download free at https://jeffcobids.jccal.org/Search.aspx. Interested parties must meet bidder requirements and qualifications as specified in the bid documents on or before the date that the bids are due.

All questions must be submitted in writing to procurementservices@jccal.org attention Harriett Bell.

A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CST) at the Jefferson County EMA office located at 709 19th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the project Resurfacing Citywide 2026; Project # ENG 2026-015. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CST). Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

This project is for street resurfacing citywide. It is for approximately 145 street segments focusing on 9 clusters (one for each District). Approximate primary quantities are:

Milling (1.5”) – 500,000 SY, Asphalt Seal – 41,000 Tons, ADA Curb Ramps – 155 Each, Sidewalks – 1,100 SY, Traffic Signal Video Detection, Thermoplastic Traffic Striping

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220 City Hall.

Bid documents are open to public inspection at the Office of the City Engineer in the Department of Capital Projects — Suite 220 of City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/ under the project name. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders. Prospective bidders are advised to check their source of bid documents frequently for any addenda to the bid documents. It is the bidder’s responsibility to bid on the correct set of bid documents.

Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, in an amount equal to 5% of the bid (subject to maximum of $10,000) and payable to the City of Birmingham. Bid bonds of the three (3) lowest bidders will be held for a period of ninety (90) days unless bidders agree, in writing, to a longer period of time. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of the bids for a period of ninety (90) days.

A performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder during the award process. Said bonds shall be executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama.

Liability insurance certificates shall be required of the successful bidder during the award process, and such certificates shall list the City of Birmingham, its officials, agents, and employees as additional named insured.

Only bids submitted by General Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama in accordance with Alabama Code Chapter 8, Title 34 (inclusive) will be considered.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Resurfacing Citywide 2026” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment form, (3) the Authorization to Execute form, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (6) a copy of the contractor’s current State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-Verify documentation, (9) Transparency in City Government form, and (10) List of Subcontractors.

This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in City of Birmingham construction projects. The program is administered by the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) which establishes a system of floating MBE/DBE goals which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBE’s in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority via telephone (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.

As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.

The City of Birmingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid.

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

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Notice to Creditors

Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Teresa Fuller Windham, deceased, on March 28, 2026, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the claims will be barred.

Tyesha Howard (Personal Representative)”

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SEEKING DIVORCE

I Latoya Woods is looking for my estranged Husband Mitchell James Woods so that we may get a divorce!!!!

Latoya Woods

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BIRMINGHAM BUILDING 810 STORAGE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by The Armory Commission of Alabama, at the State Military Department Building, 1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, (P.O. Box 3711), Montgomery, Alabama 36109, until 2:00 p.m., Central Time, Thursday, August 27, 2026, for Birmingham Building 810 Storage, Birmingham, AL (IFB# AC-26-B-0048-S), at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room 201, of the State Military Department, 1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36109.

Certified checks or bid bonds (Power of Attorney is required) payable to The Armory Commission of Alabama in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 per project, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Completed Disclosure Statements are preferred to accompany the proposal. Performance and Payment bonds will be required at the signing of the contract.

All entities must be registered to do business in the State of Alabama. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding $100,000.00 must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975.

Plans and specifications are open to public inspection at the State Military Department, 1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, State Property and Disbursing Office, Montgomery, AL 36109. Point of contact: Larry Crawley, samuel.l.crawley.nfg@army.mil.

Plans and specifications may be obtained from Larry Crawley, samuel.l.crawley.nfg@army.mil. Questions should be addressed, in writing, to Larry Crawley, samuel.l.crawley.nfg@army.mil no later than 2:00 p.m., CT, Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Only those bidders who have officially received “Bid Documents” from the Armory Commission of Alabama, will be included on the distribution lists as “official plan holders” for Addenda or other project information during the bidding period. Any prospective bidders other than “official plan holders” must notify, in writing, Larry Crawley, samuel.l.crawley.nfg@army.mil, of their intent to bid the project by 2:00 p.m., CT, Thursday, August 20, 2026.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2026, at Birmingham National Guard, SFEP Building 810, 5700 East Lake Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35217. Attendance to the pre-bid conference is mandatory to submit a bid for this project.

Erich Babbitt

Contracting Officer

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INVITATION TO BID!!!

P F Moon and Company Inc is

currently accepting proposals from

suppliers & subcontractors for the

Birmingham AL – Vulcan & Sandusky

Pump Station Improvements project.

P F Moon and Company Inc is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. We encourage

DBE/MBE/WBE participation. For

more information regarding this project

or other projects P F Moon and Company

is currently bidding, contact Jerry Eubanks

706.643.8064.

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INVITATION TO BID!!!

P F Moon and Company Inc is

currently accepting proposals from

suppliers & subcontractors for the

Huntsville AL – South Parkway

Treatment Plant – Clearwell Rehab project.

P F Moon and Company Inc is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. We encourage

DBE/MBE/WBE participation. For

more information regarding this project

or other projects P F Moon and Company

is currently bidding, contact Jerry Eubanks

706.643.8064.

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Legal Notice or Publication

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Global Construction & Engineering, Inc. has completed the Contract for Pavement Patching 2025 – Capital Project No. ENG 2025-001 for the City of Birmingham, Alabama and has made a request for final settlement of said Contract.

All persons with any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify, in writing, Global Construction & Engineering, Inc., 5511 Bankhead Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA, or the Owner, City of Birmingham, Department of Transportation, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

The City of Talladega will, on Thursday August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, receive competitive sealed bids for multiple projects. The projects for bid will include Water Chemicals, Water Construction Supplies, Stone Products, Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies, Tree Removal Services, Sports Uniforms, Cold Mix, and Police Uniforms. Sealed bids with project name should be written or typed on the outside of the envelope or package, in which the bid is contained. Bids must be submitted to the City of Talladega Finance Department, 255 South Street West Talladega, AL, 35160 no later than 10:00 a.m., CST, August 20, 2026. At the foregoing time on the foregoing date all responses to this invitation to bid will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Talladega City Hall Council Chamber, at 255 South Street West Talladega, AL 35160. Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, and name of the project for which the bid is submitted. Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents from the Talladega Interim Purchasing Agent. Vendors can email a request to talladegabids@talladega.com or make contact via phone (256) 362-8186 ext. 1079

THE CITY OF TALLADEGA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.

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Request for Proposal – No. 2026-02

Birmingham-Jeﬀerson County Transit Authority (MAX Transit)

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide ADA ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES. Bid documents are available exclusively through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/55902/portal-home.

Questions must be submitted through PlanetBids by Thursday, August 6th, by 3:00 PM (CST). Proposals are due: Monday, August 17th, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM (CST).

Submissions must be made electronically via PlanetBids. Late bids will not be accepted.

This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is subject to all applicable federal requirements, there are no DBE goals or participation required on this project.

BJCTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Jefferson County Housing Authority is developing its Annual Agency Plan, Capital Fund Program budgets, and related documents for Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2026, in compliance with current HUD regulations. It is available for review at the Housing Authority’s office located at 3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL. 35217. The office is open 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, by appointment only. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the Housing Authority’s office.

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Notice of Complaint

To Jeffrey Rusert whose whereabouts are unknown.

Civil action number CV-26-900021 has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County at Alexander City regarding title to property known at 153 Windy Point, Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, also known as Lot 85, Phase II of Windermere. This is a petition to quiet title. If you claim title or interest, you must file an answer within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication. This notice shall publish once per week for four (4) weeks.

Thomas A. Radney Patrick Craddock

Attorney for Plaintiffs Circuit Clerk of Tallapoosa County

O. Box 819 Alexander City Division

Alexander City, AL 35011 P.O. Box 189

(256) 234-2547 Alexander City, AL 35011-0189

(256) 234-4361

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONAIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

In the Matter of the Guardianship of: Nahmir Eyiuche, Minor Child

Case No.: JG514288

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Karen Morrow has filed a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Nahmir Eyiuche, a minor in this Court.

To The Father: Zavian Eyiuche

On June 16, 2026, a Petition for

Guardianship was filed by Petitioner seeking a guardianship over Nahmir Eyiuche, born on September 3, 2018

A COURT HEARING has been set for:Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Superior Court of Arizona, 3131 W. Durango St. Phoenix, AZ 85009Judicial Officer: Honorable Harriet Bernich

You are required to appear and show cause, if any you have, why the petition should not be granted. If you object to the appointment, you must file a written response or objection with the court prior to the hearing or attend the scheduled court date.

DATED: July 24, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received at Poole & Company Architects PC, 1827 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on Monday, August 24, 2026 by John Blocker, Project Manager. Two (2) paper copies and one pdf emailed to (jblocker@pooleandcompany.com) are required for pre-qualification approval.

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

FAMILY COURT STAIRWELL

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

The project will be done at night on weekdays and during the day on the weekend, and in a single phase. Install new handrail on existing monumental stair and replace the front door. Work will include some removing and replacement of stucco and substrate on the underside of the stair, electrical work to connect a power operated closer on the front door. The project address is Jefferson County Family Court, 120 2^nd Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204.

PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PREQUALIFICATIONS:

Prime General Contractors interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. The Prime Contractor shall include a copy of their Alabama Contractors license in their pre-qualification submittal. The Prime Contractor must be a licensed general contractor and have proven experience serving as a prime contractor for this type of work.

Only Prime General Contractors who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Architect’s Project Manager no later than 2:00pm local time on Monday, August 24, 2026 after which no further requests will be considered.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective Prime General Contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification by Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request or email transmission to jblocker@pooleandcompany.com.

BIDS:

The Jefferson County Commission will receive sealed Proposals for the Jefferson County Family Court Stairwell until 2:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 1, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35263, after which time they will be opened in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270.

No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or his designated representative. At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud.

All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Submit two identical copies of the Bid on the Proposal Form provided, without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened.

Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to Contractors, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-(e) of the Code of Alabama

A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the amount of the Bid, but not more than $10,000, must accompany the Bidder’s Proposal. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Owner.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM Local Time on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Jefferson County Family Court, 120 2^nd Court North, Second Floor Conference Room, Birmingham, Alabama 35204. The Pre-Bid Conference and walk-thru are mandatory for Prime General Contractor bidders. You must attend both to bid the project. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner.

Bid Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) will be open to public examination after 12:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the office of Poole & Company Architects PC, 1837 First Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, Tel. 205-326-2206; AGC Internet Plan Room; Birmingham Construction Industry Authority; Dodge Construction Network; McGraw-Hill Plan Room, and Construction Market Data.

Bid Documents will be provided electronically to each pre-approved Prime General Contractor. Contact the Architect if paper bid documents are requested. Bids will only be accepted from pre-approved Prime General Contractor bidders who have confirmed receipt of electronic documents to the Architect and have attended the mandatory pre-bid conference.

No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of 60 days. Only Bids submitted by pre-approved Prime General Contractor bidders licensed as required by applicable State and Local laws and bearing the license number of the Contractor will be considered.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any, and all, bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its’ own best interests.

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Abandoned Vehicles

1997 Isuzu Trooper

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2013 Honda Accord

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse

2008 Cadillac STS

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2025 Kia K5

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2004 F-150

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2006 F-150

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2011 Chevrolet Impala

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2008 BMW 5

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

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To be sold on 09/15/2026 by

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Chris Hodges, on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 8^th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20^th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233 until 4:00 PM Central Time, August 28, 2026. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals or email transmission to the UAB Project Manager Chris Hodges at cjhodges@uabmc.edu and cc’d to sheywood@ghafari.com and mfreeman@ghafari.com are required for pre-qualification approval.

UAB North Pavilion

Emergency Department Finishes Replacement

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.: H225027

SCOPE OF WORK:

The project consists of the replacement of architectural finishes and lighting throughout the existing operational Emergency Department at the UAB North Pavilion facility. The scope of work includes architectural and electrical demolition and new work. The project will be delivered in multiple phases. The construction budget is anticipated to be between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000

The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project. Particular, and specific, care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances, and follow strict Infection Controls and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family, and staff. The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)

PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

Prime General Contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 28, 2026, after which no further requests will be considered.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by email or scanned into an email to sheywood@ghafari.com, copy mfreeman@ghafari.com and cjhodges@uabmc.edu. Any addenda to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about September 04, 2026.

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location beginning August 21, 2026:

Architect:

Ghafari Associates

2170 Highland Ave S

Suite 220

Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 205-203-4611

Contact: Scott Heywood

Email: sheywood@ghafari.com

BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at; ALGX Digital Plan Room, http://www.algraphics.com, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233: Dodge Data & Analytics, http://www.construction.com, 2860 S State Hwy 161, Ste 160 #501, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7361; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road Suite 100, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, http://www.bcia1.org, 601 37^th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, http://www.cmdgroup.com, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912.

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 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. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 8^th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20^th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

On the date of the bid opening, bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail to the Office of Chris Hodges, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 8^th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20^th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on September 29, 2026 (the date and time set for the receipt of bids) will be returned unopened.

Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:

Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.

Fire Alarm Work:

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 10:00 AM CST on September 9, 2026 at UAB Hospital Facilities, 8^th Floor Daniel Building, 15 20^th Street S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

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“We’re creating real pathways from the classroom to high-demand careers while strengthening the schools and spaces where our students learn, grow and thrive. When we invest in our young people, we’re investing in Birmingham’s future.”

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MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN, AUGUST 6, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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457048416_1071261365009353_4769003965847213675_n — Maurice Mercer, Former Pelham City Councilor, is running for Alabama Representative, District 6. (Facebook)

By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times

THE SUMMER IS GETTING AWAY! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE! DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!

**LYRICS & LINES at Jazzi’s on 3^rd with TIM TENNINGS AND FRIENDS serving up the funny. Happy Hour is 5-6 p.m. and more at 7-9 p.m. There is no cover, ditch the traffic, grab a bite and unwind with a cocktail.

**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3^rd.

**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.

**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.

**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST – SEMI FINAL ROUND at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**SPRITZ & POUR CANDLE MAKING EVENT at Avondale Brewing Co.

**ZOSO THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPLEIN EXPERIENCE at Iron City.

**RnB POETICALLY LIT, 5-7 p.m. at Lit on 8^th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. with HUNCHO ZAVY, KD MCQWEEN, CAROL HOOD, DKMODE, BRIANNE SHARDAW and hosted by HEMP THE ARTIST. Every Thursday.

**3^rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.

**FILMMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. at 1821 2^nd Avenue North

**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.

**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.

**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…

**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.

**COMEDIAN KERWIN CLAIBORNE at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN ELIJAH NEVELS at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**LUMBERJVCK at Saturn.

**PENELOPE ROAD + WINYAH & THE BAND HONEY at Avondale Brewing Co.

**DJ CLOAK at The Nick.

**GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

**AUGUST 8 – COUGAR FEST, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Lawson State Community College – Birmingham Campus. FREE.

** VOCABBY’S WORLD is hosting a FREE community vocabulary program for kids ages birth to 5 providing FREE books, curriculum and art materials to reinforce the new vocabulary learned. Each session features hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Each lesson is themed and features words describing topics like weather, activities, animals and more. Meetings are at two locations: Sixth Avenue Baptist Church on the first Saturday. Woodlawn United Methodist Church hosts its meetings on the third Saturday of each month.

**OF MONTREAL with SLOPPY JANE at Saturn.

**COMEDIAN KERWIN CLAIBORNE at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN ELIJAH NEVELS at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**SUNDROP & FRIENDS at The Nick.

**TUB – ANNUAL JERRY CELEBRATION at Avondale Brewing Co.

**BINGO LOCO at Iron City.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

**SUNDAY AND MONDAY – ENCORE THEATRE AND GALLERY IS HOSTING GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2026 AND 2027 – Encore Theatre and Gallery (ETG) is looking for the next company of actors, singers, dancers and storytellers to help bring stories to life. AUDITION DATES: August 9 (Sunday) and August 10 (Monday), by APPOINTMENT ONLY, at 1604 2^nd Avenue North. Reserve your audition at https://koalendar.com/e/encore-2025-2026-auditions-2627?month=2026-08&duration=3.

**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights with our own favorite son radio personality D.J. CHRIS COLEMAN. Check it out for Sunday Brunch with food by 1918 Catering, music and more!! For more, call 205-213-9097. 1918 Catering is the best food for lunch, dinner or your special event. (Take my word.)

**JOSE CARR performing at JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SUNDAYS, Every 1^st and 3^rd Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at Denim on 7^th, 2808 7^th Avenue Suite105.

**EASE BACK 4th SUNDAYS, 5 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**SPLASH AND HOT SURFACE at The Nick.

**2^ND SUNDAY FREE SHOW with ZACH AUSTIN at The Nick.

**4^th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with our favorite TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.

**MOTION SUNDAYS at Platinum, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with DJ CUZZO X DJ A1 Controlling the Vibes.

**COMEDIAN KERWIN CLAIBORNE at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**COMEDIAN ELIJAH NEVELS at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**AVONDALE ADULT SWIM at Avondale Brewing Co.

**FREE – BLANK HELLSCAPE and FLESH CIRCUIT at Saturn.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10

**WEEKDAYS – IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER has activities starting at 8 a.m. with a Hot Lunch served for Seniors, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 205-951-1418 for details about the FREE program.

**WEEKDAYS – LIBRARY AT THE GARDENS, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Weekdays. Present your Jefferson County Card to check out books, audiobooks, DVDs and more for adults and children at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

**MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – CFJS CARES RESPITE PROGRAM, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.

**MONDAYS – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 10-11:30 a.m. at CJFS Conference Room. Open to survivors who have experienced loss within the past 2 years. Call 205-278-7101 to sign up.

**MONDAYS – ENVISION RADIO, 1 p.m. ‘Where Praise Meets Talk’ with a Special Guest each Monday. For more: www.envision-radio.com.

**MONDAYS – DEMENTIA CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m. and/or Tuesday, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.

**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at The Nick.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY TUESDAY at Hemings on 2^ND Avenue.

**PODCASTING 101 at CREED63, EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 p.m. Learn how to launch and create your own podcast at 1601 5^th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203.

**JOSE CARR EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at True Story Brewing.

**SONGWRITER’S NIGHT EVERY 2ND TUESDAY at The Nick.

**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.

**FREE – SUBSTRATE BINGO with JACKIE LO at Saturn.

**MASEGO: MOVED TO IRON CITY at Avondale Brewing Co.

**MASEGO: FIX YOUR FACE TOUR at Iron City.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

**BIRMINGHAM FERN SOCIETY, Every Third Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. in the conference Room of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Go to the website and email Louise Billings to reserve a spot.

**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.

**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST – SEMI FINAL ROUND at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**ARACHNOPHONIA (FREE SCREENING) at Saturn.

**LUKE BORCHELT w/IAN CUTHBERTSON at the Upstairs at Avondale.

**COMEDIAN KRISTIN KEY at the Stardome Comedy Club.

NEXT THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!

**IRONDALE COMMUNTY GUIDE LAUNCH CELEBRATION, 11:30 – 1 p.m. at the AGC Conference Center. Get there for lunch, community and celebration of the 2026-2027 Irondale Community Guide.

**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3^rd.

**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.

**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.

**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.

**2026 ALABAMA’S FUNNIEST – SEMI FINAL ROUND at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**GREYWATER with YES DEAR, and NO CULTURE at Saturn.

NEXT FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.

**COMEDIAN BUBBA DUB at the StarDome Comedy Club.

**KPOP CLUB NIGHT with DJ CHEN at Saturn.

**ROCK & RALLY w/THE VELCRO PYGMIES at Avondale Brewing Co.

**LUNAR PARQUE – The Upstairs at Avondale.

**TAYLS, KELSEY BLACKSTONE AND BLOOD MOON RIOT at The Nick.

AUGUST IS HERE…

NEWS TO KNOW AND USE – PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS TO WATCH

**AUGUST 11 DEMOCRATIC SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – MAURICE MERCER RUNS FOR DEMOCRATIC SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION IN DISTRICT 6 – The August 11th Special Primary is a result of the Republican redistricting efforts to flip District 2 from an opportunity district to one less competitive for Democrats as result changes were made to Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. Former Pelham City Councilor Maurice Mercer is asking voters across Alabama’s 6th Congressional District for their support in the Democratic Special Primary Election on August 11. If elected Mercer would be the first Black Congressman from District 6 and the 8th Black Congressman from Alabama. District 6 consists of some of Jefferson County including East Hoover, East Homewood, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Center Point, part of Roebuck, Pinson, Gardendale, part of Forestdale, Kimberly, Morris, Warrior, Clay, Trussville, Leeds, all of the following counties Shelby County, Coosa, Chilton, Autauga, Bibb, Elmore and some of Talladega. Mercer served the Pelham City Council from November 2012 to November 2025 and was City Council President from 2020 to November 2025. Notably, he is the first African-American elected to office in the City of Pelham. His contributions to Pelham have garnered recognition, including consecutive Public Servant of the Year nominations in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Outside of his civic duties, Mercer works as a business account executive for a fortune 100 telecommunications firm. He is involved in various organizations, boards, and committees, including the Community of Hope Health Clinic, Alabaster-Pelham Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the Cahaba Valley Elks Lodge, the Pelham Library Guild, the Pelham Pastor’s Roundtable, and he’s a member of Rock City Church Birmingham. For more information regarding the election, visit MauriceMercer.com.

**’MAJESTIC’ GRAND RE-OPENING, TODAY, 5 – 8 p.m. at 230 18^th Street North – Step into an evening of Connection, Collaboration and Community with COMMISSIONER SHEILA TYSON, District 2 for a ‘MAJESTIC THURSDAY CONNECTIONS’ that will bring together dynamic professionals, community leaders and entrepreneurs for an engaging night of networking, idea sharing and meaningful relationships. Build opportunities. Be inspired! Be empowered! Leave Majestic!! For the grown and mature!

**JEFFERSON COUNTY‘S ONLY WINERY CHATEAU BEVVY WINERY OPENS IN HISTORIC BESSEMER – YOU ARE INVITED! Chateau Bevvy Winery is hosting its soft opening on Saturday, August 15, Noon to 7 p.m. at 19-31^st Avenue North in Bessemer. This new destination is promising to be a vibrant addition to the local community and a must-visit for wine enthusiasts. Guests can tour the winery, taste a selection of wines and enjoy a charming atmosphere that celebrates both the rich history of Bessemer and the historic building. Everyone in the Greater Bessemer Area is invited to celebrate this exciting new chapter in the town’s vibrant history. Join in by raising a glass to new beginnings at Chateau Bevvy Winery. It is Jefferson County’s only winery!

**JEFFERSON COUNTY MICRO BUSINESS ACCELERATOR connects established entrepreneurs with resources to help them expand. Applications close on August 14, 5:30 p.m. If you are a micro business owner in Jefferson, operating with 9 or fewer employees, in business for 3+ years, have filed previous business taxes and are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, then this is for you. Create your CARA account. Log in and click the application button for the Jefferson County Micro Business Accelerator, complete and submit your application. Go to: caranow.org for more.

FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS

**SATURDAY DAY RIVER FLOAT at Locust Fork River from the Church Street Bridge in Warrior to the U.S. Highway 31 Bridge in Kimberly. – DETAILS: Float in 2.5 miles downstream, stopping to get in the water along the way. Bring float, a picnic lunch, your drink, towel and sunscreen. Wear swimsuit and sturdy foot protection. Bare feet, flip-flops, slip-ons and thin-soled “beach shoes” are not acceptable! Lunch will be at a stopping place along the river. You must be able to swim to participate in this outing! Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 9 and up able to swim welcome, but parents are responsible for all risks to their children. Meet in the parking lot at the McDonald’s Restaurant/Exxon Service Station, 300 Cane Creek Road in Warrior at the I-65 Exit 282 no later than 9:45 a.m. Depart at 10 a.m. Arriving 15 minutes before departure time will allow time to use the restrooms, hear announcements concerning the day’s event, and form carpools from the McDonald’s. Contact Dan Frederick at southeasternoutings@gmail.com or 205/631-4680.

**WEDNESDAY WEEKDAY RIVER, BEACH, WALK SWIM AND PICNIC at Barton’s Beach in Perry County, August 12- Meet 9:45 a.m. – DETAILS: Barton’s Beach, the largest sand and gravel beach on the entire Cahaba River, is a beautiful property owned by the Alabama Nature Conservancy! Enjoy a beach gathering on this scenic, fine-grained sand beach in Marion, Alabama. The floodplain broadens and creates areas of bottomland hardwood forests, oxbow lakes and extensive sand and gravel bars. Float on the river from the upper end of the beach to the lower end of the beach. Bring flotation device, your swimsuit, towel, picnic lunch, water, soft drink or fruit juice to drink, wading shoes with substantial soles are recommended and a change of clothes to be left in the car. A restroom is available at Perry Lakes County Park. The 1/2-mile walk from the Perry Lakes Park parking lot to Barton’s Beach is easy and level. Well-behaved, carefully supervised children age 7 and older able to swim are welcome, but parents are responsible for all risks to their children. All must be able to swim to come on this outing! Optional dinner after the outing is concluded. Meet 9:45 a.m. at the McDonald’s Galleria. Depart at 10 a.m. For more, southeasternoutings@gmail.com or 205-631-4680.

IN THE CITY OF IRONDALE

AUGUST IN IRONDALE -SAVE THE DATES:

**AUGUST 19 – THE MAYOR’S DESK, 12:30 p.m. with Special Guest DR. WALTER GONSOULIN, Superintendent of Jefferson County School System. This is a Podcast with Mayor James D. Stewart.

**AUGUST 20 – BONES AND CONES ICE CREAM SOCIAL presented by Mayor James. D. Stewart, Jr., 5-7 p.m. at the Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park, 2420 Ruffner Court.

**AUGUST 21 – GOLDEN RHYTHMS JAZZ BRUNCH, 11 a.m., at Alabama AGC Building, Irondale with delicious Chef prepared Brunch by Infiniti Eats and musical performance by SHERRY REEVES. This event celebrates National Seniors Day. For more, call 205-951-1413.

**AUGUST 29 – 6^th ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDER CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, 9 a.m. Registration and Play begins at 10 a.m. benefitting Spina Bifida Camp and supporting essential resources for children and families at Children’s of Alabama. For more, go to www.AlabamaCornhole.com/FirstResponder.

**NEED HELP WITH MAX? – MAX Customer Care Team is available (launched recently). Free Ride Promo Code: IRONDALE. Call 205-521-0101 for more.

Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your questions, contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.