Lake County Banner, Public Notices, October 1, 2025

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN THE MATTER OF:

AYNSLEIGH ALEXANDER, DOB: 08/03/2015                                              NO. 2025-DN-10

KYLAN ALEXANDER, DOB: 11/22/2021                                                       NOTICE OF ENTRY REQUIRED

CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition, Motion for Publication and

the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of Brent Alexander are unknown and

cannot be ascertained by diligent search; therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be

served upon Brent Alexander. It is, therefore, ORDERED that Brent Alexander be served by

publication with the following notice to be inserted in each publication one (1) time per week

for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication shall run in a physical newspaper of general

circulation in the county in which the Respondent was last known to reside.

It is further ORDERED that if Brent Alexander does not enter an appearance or

otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall

be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents

in this matter may be made upon him by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk of Lake

County, Tennessee.

NOTICE TO:

Brent Alexander, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a

PETITION TO ADJUDICATE DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT AND FOR TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY

AND FOR EX PARTE ORDER in regards to the minor children, AYNSLEIGH ALEXANDER, born on

AUGUST 3, 2015 and KYLAN ALEXANDER, born on NOVEMBER 22, 2021; it further appears that

ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown.

You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court of Lake County, Tennessee located at

116 South Court Street, Tiptonville, Tennessee, on the 14 th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025 at 9:00

A.M. to personally answer the PETITION. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and

time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and the

Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure, will result in the loss of your right to

contest the petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other

subsequently filed legal documents at the Lake County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office.

ENTERED THIS 5 th day of September, 2025.

HONORABLE ANDREW COOK

JUDGE

PREPARED BY:

Marlene Simpson, BPR # 025691

Assistant General Counsel

State of Tennessee, DCS

1979 St. John Ave; Suite F

Dyersburg, TN 38024

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City of Tiptonville Recreational Park Baseball Complex Renovation 

SECTION 00 11 13 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tiptonville, TN will receive sealed bids at City Hall at 130 S. Court Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079 until 1:00 PM (local time) on October 15, 2025 for: 

The Construction of: City of Tiptonville Recreational Park Baseball Complex Renovation

The scope of this project is to construct improvements to facilities at Lake County Recreational Park. This includes the construction of a skills building, restroom building, asphalt parking lot, sports lighting and other associated improvements. 

The Information for Bidders and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following location: 

Tiptonville City Hall

130 S. Court Street

Tiptonville, TN 38079 

A 'thumb drive' containing Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Kimley-Horn, 6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 600, Memphis, TN 38138, by paying a non-refundable fee of $100.00, in the form of a check made payable to "Kimley-Hom & Associates", per 'thumb drive'. Receipt of payment will place Bidder on an approved list. 

A non-mandatory pre bid meeting will be held on October 02, 2025 at 10:00 AM (local time) at Tiptonville City Hall, 130 S Court Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079. Any questions and/or requested product substitutions related to the bid documents must be submitted by 5:00 PM on October 08, 2025. A final addendum shall be submitted by 12:00 PM (Noon) on October 13, 2025. 

Each bid must be submitted on forms provided in Bid Documents and either accompanied by a Bid Bond, properly executed on the form provided, or Cashier's Check drawn on a National or Tennessee Bank in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price. 

Bids filed as provided herein shall be publicly opened on October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Tiptonville City Hall, 130 S. Court Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079. 

Bids received after the time set for opening of bids, shall not be considered and will be returned unopened 

The City of Tiptonville shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids if said body deems it necessary in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Tiptonville. For additional information call Gerald Parish, Project Manager, at (731) 499-1307. 

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Lake County Utility District
Board of Commissioners
Board Vacancy/Reappointment

A vacancy/reappointment will exist on January 1, 2026 on the District’s Board of

Commissioners due to the expiration of the term of a current member of the Board. The Board

plans to certify a list of three nominees to the Lake County Mayor to fill/reappoint this vacancy

at its regular meeting on November 25, 2025. A customer may submit a name for consideration

by the Board for the list of nominees. To be considered an applicant, the person must pick up a

Commissioner application and a copy of the New Commissioner Eligibility Requirements

in person at the Lake County Utility District office. Applications will be accepted from October

13, 2025 thru November 3, 2025. All applications must be in the Lake County Utility District

office by November 3, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

Joel S. Bargery

Manager

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Invitation to Bid

Hamra Street, Tiptonville, TN

CATEGORY:  SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL/CHILDCARE FACILITY

NORTHWEST TENNESSEE HEADSTART

Notice for invitation to bid for the following trades:  Construction/Renovation

The following Acts and Amendment apply to this project.

The Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment

Davis Bacon Act

Workers Compensation Insurance Required

This invitation to bid is for the Lake County Head Start/EHS located at 795 Hamra St., Tiptonville, TN 38079.

A representative will be on site from 10 am to 3 pm for explanation and review of work on these dates:  Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Note:  A site visit to property is REQUIRED to bid.

Bid Packets are available at the address listed below or via email.  Please contact Mike White at 731-352-6523 or mwhite@nwtnhs.org.

Bids may be mailed to the Head Start Central Office (address below) or faxed to 731-352-4745.  Bids will be accepted until Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3pm.  Please indicate property location on the bid.

Northwest TN Economic Development-Head Start/EHS reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities or technicalities therein.  No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids.

Questions concerning this bid can be addressed to:

Mike White

Facilities Administrator

Northwest TN Head Start

938 Walnut Avenue West, Suite C

McKenzie, TN 38201

731-352-6523

mwhite@nwtnhs.org

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The Port of Cates Landing Board will meet Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the port. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The City of Ridgely Board, Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Ridgely City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The Lake County Board of Education will meet Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The City of Tiptonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Tiptonville City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.

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