(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 1, 8 & 15, 2026)
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF
OKLAHOMA TO:
DONNIE DIGGS,
JOHNNY DIGGS, and
BRANDON DIGGS, if living or if he or any of them be deceased, their known and unknown heirs, beneficiaries, executors,
administrators,
devisees, trustees, legatees, successors and assigns, immediate and remote of each such deceased person
GREETINGS:
You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of December, 2025 Plaintiff, MARK YEARY, filed suit against you in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, being Suit No. CV- 2025-46 to partition to the following described property in Johnston County, Oklahoma, to-wit:
A parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Three (3) South, Range Six (6) East, Indian Meridian, Johnston County, Oklahoma, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 29;
Thence S00°04’45”E along the East line of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 660.59 feet to the Point of Beginning, said point being the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter;
Thence continuing S00°04’45”E, a distance of 1074.41 feet;
Thence N72°55’37”W, a distance of 215.33 feet;
Thence N62°02’16”W, a distance of 132.21 feet;
Thence N49°02’06”W, a distance of 196.71 feet;
Thence N74°30’20”W, a distance of 300.21 feet;
Thence N18°15’40”W, a distance of 85.74 feet to a point the South line of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter;
Thence N89°51’19”W, along said South line, a distance of 695.00 feet;
Thence N00°04’45”W, parallel with the East line of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 660.38 feet to a point on the North line of the South Half of the North half of the Northwest Quarter;
Thence S89°51’48”E, along the North line of the South Half of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1481.75 feet to the Point of Beginning, (having an area of 26.73 Acres),
and to obtain judgment that the property is not capable of being divided in kind in partition, and should be appraised and sold, all as more particularly set out in Plaintiff’s petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, you and each of you are further notified that you must answer the petition filed herein on or before the 27th day of February, 2026, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly in favor of Plaintiff and against you, and establishing that the property is not capable of being divided in kind in partition, and should be appraised and sold, all as more particularly set out in their petition.
MARCI SNEED, Court Clerk
/s/ Erin Barnes
(SEAL)
YOUNGBLOOD LAW OFFICE
David Youngblood,
OBA 11021
Atoka, Oklahoma
Attorney for Plaintiff
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 8 & 15, 2026)
Advertisement for Bids
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Bromide (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive and open sealed bids at Bromide City Hall, Johnston County, Oklahoma, until the 5th day of February, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, for the:
Wastewater land application system including pump station and piping, 2,400 LF 4-inch PVC Force Main, 5 sprinkler connection points and 2 portable irrigation guns.
Funding for this project is provided through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. As such, compliance with Labor Standards Contract Provisions is mandatory. Compliance with the Davis Bacon Act is mandatory if the total project cost exceeds $10,000,000 (ten million dollars).
All bids received at said time will be opened and evaluated for completeness and correctness. All work shall be performed, and all construction and materials used and furnished shall be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC, and on file in the office of ISG Engineering, 100 E Carl Albert Parkway, McAlester, OK, 74501.
The Bid Packet and Contract Documents for this project may be examined at the following locations:
• Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC, 500 Village Blvd., Suite A, McAlester, OK 74501
• Town of Bromide, City Hall
A complete set of Plans and Specifications may be obtained by the prospective bidders at these locations upon deposit of $75.00.
Each bidder shall accompany his original bid, filed with the Town of Bromide, with a certified or Cashier’s Check on a solvent bank located in Oklahoma, or a Bidder’s Bond, in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount bid, as a guarantee of his ability to perform the contract bid upon, and that he will enter into a written contract with the Owner to perform said work and/or furnish said materials in accordance with said Plans and Specifications, and furnish the required bonds according to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974.
The Owner will retain the deposit for liquidated damages in case the successful bidder fails to enter in said contract and furnish the required bonds provided for in the specifications within the time required. Deposit of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the execution of the Contract
and required bonds.
Each bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement in writing that the bidder has not directly or indirectly entered into an agreement, expressed or implied, with any other bidder concerning the price or amount of such bid or any bids, the limiting of the bids or bidders, the paying to anyone any money for promotion expenses, the parceling or farming out to any bidder or bidders or other persons of any part of the contract or any part of the subject matter of the bid or of the profits thereof.
Construction, Maintenance and Statutory Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price are required for this project. These bonds must be obtained from a Corporate Surety licensed in Oklahoma and approved by the Owner and Consulting Engineer. The bidder shall state in the proposal the name and address of the Surety or Sureties who will sign this bond in case the contract is awarded. The Maintenance Bond required will guarantee the repair of all damage due to improper materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by the Owner.
This project is to be financed by the ARPA grant program managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and shall be referred to as Project No. ARP-23-0164-G. The following requirements and regulations must be complied with:
A. “Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical handicap. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended.”
B. “Each bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms and conditions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements, which have been adopted for the OWRB ARPA program, and include employing the six (6) good faith efforts and soliciting disadvantaged business enterprises during the performance of this contract. Requirements are contained in OWRB’s Guidance and Procedures, ARP-267. The bidder commits itself to following the good faith efforts to solicit disadvantaged business enterprises contained herein and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of these bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.”
C. If the total project cost exceeds $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) “Davis Bacon Act wage rules shall apply. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and sub- contractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Federal Government shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code and 29 CFR parts 1,3, and 5. The Department of Labor provides all pertinent information related to compliance with labor standards, including prevailing wage rates and instructions for reporting. More information is available at http://www.sam.gov/” and
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction
D. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all Applicants and Awardees (Entities, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors) in order to receive funds from the ARPA program. SAM replaced the Central Contractor Registration/Federal Agency Registration, Online Representations and Certifications Application, and Excluded Parties List System. Applicants and awardees are required to complete a one-time free registration to provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial transactions. On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov). Registrants must retain an active status to be eligible for ARPA funding. Applicants and Awardees can go to SAM.gov to complete the registration process.
The bids filed and opened with the Town of Bromide will be considered by the Owner, at a meeting to be held in Bromide City Hall, on the TBD day of February, 2026. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours prior to the Bid Opening will be returned.
The contract is to be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to correct any non-material clerical errors in the bidding as allowed under Oklahoma Law. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. Conditional bids shall not be accepted.
January 8th & 15th 2026 Rebecca LeDoux,
Chairman/Mayor
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15 & 22, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
BILL ANDERSON,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-37
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
All creditors having claims against BILL ANDERSON, Deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to JENNIFER LISANNE ANDERSON, Personal Representative, at the law office of Fob F. Jones, Attorney for Personal Representative, 921 West 11th Street, Suite 1, Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086, on or before the following presentment date: March 23, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
DATED this 7th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Jennifer Lisanne Anderson
JENNIFER LISANNE ANDERSON,
Personal
Representative of the Estate of BILL
ANDERSON, Deceased
FOB F. JONES,
OBA #015269
J.W. MORGAN,
OBA #36730
921 WEST 11TH STREET, SUITE 1
SULPHUR, OK 73086
(580) 622-6888
ATTORNEY FOR
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
JAMES RICHARD McARTHUR, Sr.,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-26-04
NOTICE OF
HEARING OF PETITION
FOR PROBATE OF
WILL AND
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 7th day of January, 2026, Lisa Shephard, attorney-in-fact of surviving spouse of the above-named decedent, filed in the District Court of Johnston County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for Probate of the Last Will and Testament of JAMES RICHARD McARTHUR, SR., deceased, and for the appointment of Lisa Shephard as Personal Representative of said Estate.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the hearing on said Petition will be held on the 4th day of February, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the undersigned Judge of the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, located at the Johnston County Courthouse, 403 W. Main Street, Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
At the hearing, the Court will determine whether the Will should be admitted to probate and whether Letters Testamentary should be issued to the Petitioner.
All persons interested in the Estate are notified to appear at the hearing and show cause, if any they have, why the Petition should not be granted.
DATED this 7th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Prepared by:
/s/ Lisa Shephard
Lisa Shephard
1303 Daniels Street
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Petitioner, Pro Se
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15 & 22, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JAMES RICHARD HALL SR.,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-36
Judge: Laura Corbin
AMENDED COMBINED
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS AND
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: All persons interested in the Estate of James Richard Hall, Sr., Deceased.
You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of January, 2026, Remedios Hall, (“Petitioner”), 1105 W. Stidham Dr, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460 by and through Brian Bigelow, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Petitioner, filed in the District Court of Johnston County, an Amended Petition for Summary Administration, Admission of Will, Confirming Appointment of Special Administrator, Determination of Heirs, Devisees, and Legatees, Final Account, Distribution and Discharge.
The Petitioner has alleged that James Richard Hall Sr., Deceased (“Decedent”), died testate on July 2, 2025, at the age of 77 years, domiciled in and residing in Johnston County, State of Oklahoma, and that the total value of the Decedent’s property in Oklahoma is valued at less than $200,000. The Petitioner has asked the court for a summary proceeding pursuant to Section 245 et seq. of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
In an Order for Combined Notice entered on the 7th day of January, 2026, the Court found that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings proscribed by law and order notice to creditors and issue an order for hearing upon the Petition for Summary Administration, Admission of Will, Appointment of Special Administrator, Hearing on Petition for Summary Administration, Final Account, Determination of Heirs, Devisees, and Legatees, Distribution and Discharge.
The names and addresses of the heirs or devisees of the decedent are as follows:
Name
Remedios Hall
(Spouse)
Age
Legal Age
Address
1105 W. Stidham Dr
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Name
James Hall Jr.(Son)
Age
Legal Age
Address 11293 Club House Pkwy Farmington, AR 72730
Name
Kimberly Shields
(Daughter)
AgeLegal Age
Address
P.O. Box 25552
Colorado Springs, CO
80936
Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against James Richard Hall Sr., Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Remedios Hall, Personal Representative, at the law office of Brian Bigelow, Attorney at Law, Attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: 16th day of December, 2025, or the same will be forever barred.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 24th day of February, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at the Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma. At the hearing the Court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration, Final Account, Determination of Heirs, Devisees, and Legatees, Distribution and Discharge.
You are hereby advised that you may file objections to the Petition for Summary Administration, The Final Account, and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, and Distribution at any time before the final hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner in care of her attorney, Brian Bigelow, Attorney at Law, 114 S. Broadway Ave., Ada, OK 74820 or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court.
The Court will determine at the hearing whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed, and whether the Special Administrator will be discharged.
s/Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Prepared by:
Brian L. Bigelow,
OBA No. 36047
Bigelow Law, PLLC
114 S. Broadway Ave
Ada, OK 74820
580-436-5555
Brian.BigelowLaw@gmail.com
Attorney for Special Administrator
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Guardianship ofBARBARA KITE, an incapacitated person
Case No. PG-2020-4
NOTICE OF HEARING
RETURN OF SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that Kathy Pfeffer, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Barbara Kite, an incapacitated person, (the “Ward”), having this day made a Return of Sale of all the right, title and interest of said Ward to the following described real property:
Tract I: A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of SE/4 SE/4 SW/4; Thence West 185 feet; Thence North 471 feet; Thence East 185 feet; Thence South 471 feet to the Point of Beginning, all in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Johnston County, Oklahoma.
Tract I was sold to Keith Utley for a sum of $117,119.00 cash.
Additionally, the Guardian sold the personal property of the Ward to Keith Utley for the sum shown, with the personal property described as:
Household Goods,
Furniture, Appliances, etc., for the sum of
$319.00;
Miscellaneous
Personal Items to
include lawnmowers,
ladders, scrap
metal, etc., for the sum
of $419.19;
Taft Tractor 45DI with
Front Loader, for the
sum of $65.00; and
John Deere 5210
Tractor with Brush
Hog, for the sum of
$4,119.00.
AND the Guardian sold the Chevy Colorado (Vin No. 1GCGSBEN5H1205120) to Don Wallace, in the amount of $10,500.00. Reference is made to the Return of Sale for further particulars.
A hearing on the Return of Sale has been ordered fixed by the undersigned Judge of the Court for 11:00 a.m. on the 11th day of February, 2026, in the Court Room in the County Courthouse in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and all persons interested are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the Sale of Real and Personal Property should not be confirmed.
Dated this 6th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1444
(580) 924-0444 – Fax
www.joneslawpc.net
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estates ofEARL WAYNE ROBINS, JR. a/k/a WAYNE ROBINS andWANDA SUE ROBINS, both deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-03
NOTICE FOR HEARING
PETITION FOR
PROBATE,
APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR
AND DETERMINATION
OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estates of Earl Wayne Robins, Jr. a/k/a Wayne Robins and Wanda Sue Robins, both deceased, that on the 6th day of January, 2026, Amber Wooley, filed a Petition for Probate and in the Petition, prayed for Letters of Administration be issued to herself as Administrator and for a judicial determination of the heirs at law of the decedents.
Pursuant to an order of this Court made on said date, notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of February, 2026, at 11:15 o’clock a.m., the Petition will be heard in the Courtroom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Chris D. Jones,
OBA No. 21247
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone (580) 924-1444
Facsimile (580) 924-0444
www.joneslawpc.net
Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15 & 22, 2026)
U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE,
SUCCESSOR IN
INTEREST TO
WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR
MID-STATE
TRUST XI,
Plaintiff,
v.
CURTIS C. HARRIS A/K/A CURTIS HARRIS
A/K/A CURTIS CECIL HARRIS, DECEASED; SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF CURTIS C. HARRIS;
JUDY A. HARRIS A/K/A
JUDY HARRIS A/K/A JUDY ANN HARRIS,
DECEASED; JOHN DOE, OCCUPANT; FORD MOTOR CREDIT;
WALTER MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC;
MARVIN HARRIS; SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF
MARVIN HARRIS;
UNKNOWN HEIRS,
SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF CURTIS C. HARRIS; AND
UNKNOWN HEIRS,
SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF JUDY A. HARRIS.
Defendant(s).
Case No. CJ-2023-17
Judge Laura Corbin
FIRST ALIAS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S
SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN to Curtis C. Harris, Deceased; Spouse, if any, of Curtis C. Harris; Judy A. Harris, Deceased; John Doe, Occupant; Ford Motor Credit; Walter Mortgage Company, LLC; Marvin Harris; Spouse, if any, of Marvin Harris; Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Curtis C. Harris; Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Judy A. Harris, and their unknown successors and assigns, that on the 17th day of February, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., 1st Floor of the County Courthouse at the County Courthouse in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell for cash at public auction to the highest and best bidder, with appraisement, all that certain real estate in Johnston County, Oklahoma, to wit:
A PART OF THE NE NE NW SEC. 26 T-3-S, R-7-3 IN JOHNSTON CO. STATE OF OKLAHOMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID NE NE NW; THENCE EAST 172.46 FT. THENCE SOUTH 85.06 FT. TO THE TRUE P.O.B. THENCE S08º 18’57” E 206.80 FT. THENCE N85º 56’01” E 210.63 FT. THENCE N08º 18’57” W 206.80 FT. THENCE S85º 56’01” W 210.63 FT. TO THE TRUE P.O.B. CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
ROAD WAY EASEMENT.
A PART OF THE NE NE NW SEC. 26 T-3-S, R-07-E IN JOHNSTON CO. STATE OF OKLAHOMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SAID NE NE NW; THENCE EAST 172.46 FT. THENCE SOUTH 85.06 FT. TO THE TRUE P.O.B. THENCE N08º 18’57” W 39.07 FT. TO THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF STATE HWY 48; THENCE N83º 33’51” E 30.00 FT. ALONG SAID HWY R/W; THENCE S08º 18’57” E 40.31 FT. THENCE S85º 56’01” W 30.00 FT. TO THE TRUE P.O.B.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6410 E. Oklahoma Highway 48A, Milburn, OK 73450
subject to taxes and tax sales, said property being duly appraised at $20,000.00.
Sale will be made pursuant to an Order of Sale issued upon a judgment entered in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2023-17, wherein U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MID-STATE TRUST XI is Plaintiff and Curtis C. Harris and Judy A. Harris is/are Defendant(s) to satisfy said judgment in the sum of $35,374.65 together with interest at 8.2% per annum from October 5, 2022, until paid, attorney’s fee in the amount of $3,650.00, late charges, all advances for taxes, insurance premiums, property preservation expenses, and other fees or expenses incurred prior to or during the pendency of this action, and costs of this action.
The addresses of the Defendant(s), Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Curtis C. Harris and Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Judy A. Harris, and her/his/their unknown successors are unknown to the Plaintiff.
WITNESS MY HAND this 8th day of January, 2026.
BY: /s/ Gary W. Dodd
Sheriff
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
770 NE 63rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-6431
(405) 848-1819
Attorneys for Plainbtiff
File No. 23-139322
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15 & 22, 2026)
Advertisement for Bids
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tishomingo (hereinafter called the “OWNER” will receive sealed bids at 1130 East Main, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460, in Johnston County, until the 5th day of February, 2026, for the Installation of C900 PVC water pipe, valves, concrete vaults, meters, excavation, sodding and other misc. appurtenances.
Funding for this project is provided through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. As such, compliance with Labor Standards Contract Provisions is mandatory. Compliance with the Davis Bacon Act is mandatory if the total project cost exceeds $10,000,000 (ten million dollars).
All bids received at said time will be opened and evaluated for completeness and correctness. All work shall be performed, and all construction and materials used and furnished shall be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Fox Engineering, Inc. and on file in the office of Fox Engineering, Inc.
The Bid Packet and Contract Documents for this project may be examined at the following locations:
1. Fox Engineering Inc. 211 E Street NW, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
2. Tishomingo City Hall 1130 East Main, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460
A complete set of Plans and Specifications may be obtained by the prospective bidders at the locations upon deposit of $35.00.
Each bidder shall accompany his original bid, filed with the City of Tishomingo, with a certified or Cashier’s Check on a solvent bank located in Oklahoma, or a Bidder’s Bond, in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount bid, as a guarantee of his ability to perform the contract bid upon, and that he will enter into a written contract with the Owner to perform said work and/or furnish said materials in accordance with said Plans and Specifications, and furnish the required bonds according to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974.
The Owner will retain the deposit for liquidated damages in case the successful bidder fails to enter in said contract and furnish the required bonds provided for in the specifications within the time required. Deposit of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the execution of the Contract and required bonds. Each bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement in writing that the bidder has not directly or indirectly entered into an agreement, expressed or implied, with any other bidder concerning the price or amount of such bid or any bids, the limiting of the bids or bidders, the paying to anyone any money for promotion expenses, the parceling or farming out to any bidder or bidders or other persons of any part of the contract or any part of the subject matter of the bid or of the profits thereof.
Construction, Maintenance and Statutory Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price are required for this project. These bonds must be obtained from a Corporate Surety licensed in Oklahoma and approved by the Owner and Consulting Engineer. The bidder shall state in the proposal the name and address of the Surety or Sureties who will sign this bond in case the contract is awarded. The Maintenance Bond required will guarantee the repair of all damage due to improper materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by the Owner.
This project is to be financed by the ARPA grant program managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and shall be referred to as Project No. ARP-23-0007-DTG. The following requirements and regulations must be complied with:
A. “Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical handicap. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended.”
B. Each bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms and conditions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements, which have been adopted for the OWRB ARPA program, and include employing the six (6) good faith efforts and soliciting disadvantaged business enterprises during the performance of this contract. Requirements are contained in OWRB’s Guidance and Procedures, ARP-267. The bidder commits itself to following the good faith efforts to solicit disadvantaged business enterprises contained herein and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of these bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.”
C. If the total project cost exceeds $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) “Davis Bacon Act wage rules shall apply. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and sub contractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Federal Government shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code and 29 CFR parts 1,3, and 5. The Department of Labor provides all pertinent information related to compliance with labor standards, including prevailing wage rates and instructions for reporting. More information is available at http://www.sam.gov/” and https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction
D. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all Applicants and Awardees (Entities, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors) in order to receive funds from the ARPA program. SAM replaced the Central Contractor Registration/Federal Agency Registration, Online Representations and Certifications Application, and Excluded Parties List System. Applicants and awardees are required to complete a one-time free registration to provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial transactions. On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov). Registrants must retain an active status to be eligible for ARPA funding. Applicants and Awardees can go to SAM.gov to complete the registration process.
The bids filed with the City of Tishomingo will be opened and considered by the Owner, at a meeting to be held in City Hall, 1130 East Main, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460 on the 5th day of February, 2026 at 2p.m. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours prior to the Bid Opening will be returned.
The contract is to be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to correct any non-material clerical errors in the bidding as allowed under Oklahoma Law. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. Conditional bids shall not be accepted.
A pre bid conference will not be held.
Approved on this 8th day of January,2026
Fox Engineering, Inc.
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15 & 22, 2026)
Bid Notice
Taking bids on a 1986 ¾ ton Chevrolet with skid unit. If you have question or want to look at the truck you can contact fire chief Thomas Miller at 580-257-0132. Sealed bids need to be sent to P.O. box 179 Ravia Oklahoma 73455.
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT
OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estate of LLOYD
THOMAS NELSON a/k/a, LLOYD T.
NELSON, Deceased and KATHLEEN
MAY NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased.
No. PB-2026-02
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR
PROBATE OF WILL
AND DETERMINING
HEIRS, DEVISEES AND
LEGATEES
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estates of LLOYD THOMAS NELSON a/k/a LLOYD T. NELSON, Deceased, and KATHLEEN MAY NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased, that on the 5th day of January, 2026, TERRY LEE NELSON produced and filed a copy in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of LLOYD THOMAS NELSON a/k/a LLOYD T. NELSON, Deceased, and the Last Will and Testament of KATHLEEN MAY NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased, and also filed in said Court his Petition praying for the probate of the Wills and asking that Letters Testamentary be issued to him as Personal Representative, and requesting that the Court determine the identity of all heirs, devisees and legatees.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court issued on the 5th day of January, 2026, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of January, 2026, at 3:30 o’clock P.M. the Petition will be heard at the Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of January, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
David W. Kelly
Attorney at Law
512 W. Evergreen
P. O. Box l047
Durant, OK 74702-l047
(580) 924-l202
Fax: (580) 924-4665
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to 25 O.S. 82.1 the following dates are
declared holidays on
which County Offices will
be closed in 2026.
January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King, February 16, 2026 President’s Day, April 3, 2026 Good Friday, May 25, 2026 Memorial Day, June 19, 2026 Juneteenth, July 3, 2026 Independence Day, September 7, 2026 Labor Day, October 12, 2026 Columbus Day, November 11, 2026 Veterans Day, November 26, 27, 2026 Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 2026 Christmas, January 1, 2027 New Years
Any act authorized, required or permitted to be performed on any Holiday as designated in this section may and shall be performed on the next succeeding business day or no liability or loss of rights of any kind shall result from such delay.
FOLLOWING DATES HAVE BEEN
APPROVED ON 1st DAY OF DECEMBER 2025
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
January 15, 2026)
Johnston County
Commissioners are
accepting bids to Sell:
1984 Tanker Truck-
Tractor Chassis 6 x 4, 2500 Gallon Tank, *no pump or hose reel, Model M-915-A1, VIN 1JT3H5639300136C, **will include 5th wheel if needed
Contact Person –
Michael Miller, Reagan Fire Dept 580-387-8365
Bid closes on 1-30-26 at 3:00 pm and bids being opened on 2-2-26 at 9:00 am. Bids must be submitted on S.A. & I. Form 4040 and may be picked up at County Clerk’s office. Send bids to Kathy Ross, Johnston County Clerk, 403 West Main, Rm#101,
Tishomingo, OK 73460. Put Bid #623-26 on
outside of envelope.
COMMISSIONERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS
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Commisioners Proceedings
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on January 15, 2026)
Monday, January 5, 2026
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 1-5-26 to order at 9:21 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, Guyla Hart, Stacey Pulley, Susan Hesbrook, Kathy Ritchie, Mark Canaday, Scott Kirby, John Small, Kenny Power, Gary Dodd, Crystal Alvarez and Kathy Ross.
Blevins proceeded with the prayer and Cacy Cribbs lead the flag salute.
Cribbs moved to approve the minutes for regular meeting of 12-29-25, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Mike Niblett as Chairman, Cacy Cribbs as Vice-Chairman and Roy Wayne Blevins as Member for 2026 Board of County Commissioners, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Letter of Support for the Chickasaw Nation SAFE Corridors Grant Initiative Regarding Deadman Springs/E. Coatsworth Roads, S. Sawmill Road, S. Pennington Creek Road, & Simpson Road, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. This is for signage and debris clean up.
Blevins moved to approve RFD Construction Pay Request #2 for Johnston County EOC Training Center – $115,622.60, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
No Action on Taxpayer Concern with Tax Payment for 2025, no representative available.
No action on Awarding Bid #622-25 for 1984 Tanker Truck-Tractor – Reagan Fire Dept.
Cribbs moved to approve on Monthly Reports for County Offices -County Clerk, Election Board and Health, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
No action on Monthly Blankets or Project Blankets.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 1-5-26 in the amount of $4,363.93, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved: 911 174, AT&T, 136.28, PHONE 175, AT&T, 866.03, 176, AT&T, 90.06, PHONE 177, WINDSTREAM, 245.15, 178, MID AMERICA TELEPHONE CO, 224.79, Emergency Communications 184, PEC, 104.58, ELECTRIC; General 1522, VYVE BROADBAND, 79.95, INTERNET 1523, SOUTHEASTERN ELEC. COOP., 51.49, ELECTRIC 1524, CRAWFORD, CECILIE, 400.00, CLEANING 1525, PEC, 281.93, ELECTRIC 1526, AT&T, 220.12, SERVICE 1527, AT&T MOBILITY, 40.54, WIRELESS; Health 99, YBARRA, LEANNA, 95.20, TRAVEL; Highway 914, BLUE RIVER AUTO/OFFROAD, 145.24, REPAIRS 915, BURCH, BROOKE, 167.51, TRAVEL 916, B & L REPAIR, 255.00, PARTS 917, RITCHIE, KATHERINE, 68.18, TRAVEL; Sheriff 271, AT&T MOBILITY, 891.88, WIRELESS
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Blevins moved to adjourn at 9:46 a.m., second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett..
Approved on 12th of January, 2026.
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Member
/s/ Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
