RULE 81 SUMMONS (SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION) THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Unknown Father or other interested party of a female child, born on April 10, 2025, in Gulfport, Harrison County, MS to S.W., not to be found on diligent inquiry, and his post office or residential address not being known after diligent search and inquiry You have been made a defendant on a Petition for Determination of Rights filed in this Court, which will determine your parental rights to the above referenced child if the proof by clear and convincing evidence warrants such. Your rights as a parent and your rights to inheritance will be terminated and held for naught if the termination of parental rights is granted. Your rights in this matter and at the hearing in this cause include the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and the right to appeal, including the right to a free transcript of the proceedings. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 29th day of July 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse, Biloxi, MS, 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 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 the 11th day of June 2026. IPL0348839 Jun 13,20,27,Jul 4 2026