News Democrat Public Notices 04/29/26

PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

The Humphreys County Government is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the development of a Countywide Strategic Plan.  Proposal specifications, requirements, and submission instructions may be obtained from the Humphreys County Executive’s Office, located at 102 Thompson Street, Room 1, Waverly, TN 37185, during normal business hours, by calling (931) 296-7795, or by email at ahoran@humphreyscountytn.gov. Sealed proposals must be clearly marked: “Strategic Plan Proposal” and delivered to the Humphreys County Executive’s Office no later than: May 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM (local time) at which time all proposals will be publicly opened. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, approach, and cost. Award will be made to the firm deemed to provide the best overall value to the County. Humphreys County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee.  Humphreys County is an equal opportunity provider and employer and complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Publication Dates: April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Humphreys County Utility District Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at the office of the Humphreys County Utility District, 1311 Highway 70 West, Waverly, TN at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026.  The public is invited to attend.

Publication Date:  April 29, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of McEwen board of Mayor and alderman will hold a budget meeting on May 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm.

Publication dates: April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026. 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF FRANCES LEAH OBERLIN STEPHENS

(Deceased)

2026-PR-22

Notice is hereby given that on the 20^th day of April, 2026 Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of FRANCES LEAH OBERLIN STEPHENS, deceased, who died on March 9, 2026, were issued to the Administrator, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2). Otherwise their claims will forever be barred:

(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

    (B) Sixty (60) days from the date of the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received a copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 21st day of April, 2026.

Joseph Samuel Stephens

715 North Rankin St.

Natchez, MS 39120

Personal Representative(s)

/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master

By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk

Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk

Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk

Nancy L. Choate

Attorney at Law

403 N. Parkway, Ste. 201

Jackson, TN 38305

Attorney for Personal Representatives

Publication Dates: April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026.

CITY OF WAVERLY, TENNESSEE
PUBLIC NOTICE – REZONING REQUEST

Notice is hereby given that a request has been submitted by Kenneth and Valerie Gentry to rezone property located at 756 Highway 13 North, Waverly, TN 37185.

The request is to change the current zoning classification from R-20 (Low Density Residential) to MRO (Multi-Residential and Office).

The property is identified as:

Map 0530, Group B, Parcel 017.01, consisting of approximately 4.31 acres.

A public hearing on this request will be held on:

May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

City of Waverly Municipal Board Room

103 E. Main Street

Waverly, TN 37185

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Chris Browning

Phone: 931-296-4300

Email: browning@waverlytn.gov

Publication Date: April 29, 2026.