IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF Cause 26-AD-20(1) MINOR CHILD, HSC SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: The unknown father of HSC, a minor You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Courtney Ladner, Plaintiff(s), seeking an adoption of HSC, a minor child born July 29, 2025. Defendants other than you in this action are None. You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 10th day of JUNE, 2026, in the Chancery courtroom of the County Courthouse at GULFPORT, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 22nd day of April, 2026. BY: Rochelle Tynes, D.C. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI PUBLISH: 5/3/26, 5/10/26and 5/17/26 IPL0334083 May 3,10,17 2026