IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION CAUSE NO.: 26-AD-00033-CB RULE 81 SUMMONS (SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION) THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Any unknown father and any other interested party of child born on the 10th day of February, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to G.D.R. 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 and Termination of Parental Rights filed in this Court by Acorn Adoption, Inc. which will terminate 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 have legal counsel, the right to remain silent, the right to subpoena witnesses, 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 8th day of September, 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse, 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, 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 24th day of June, 2026. ANGELA THRASH, Chancery Clerk of Harrison County, Mississippi By: Kelli C. Hicks, D.C. Issued at the request of: Jeffrey White (MSB # 9914) LAW OFFICE of D. JEFFREY WHITE 14050 Dedeaux Road Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 228.284.2389 - telephone 228.832.6474 - facsimile jeff@djwhitelaw.com - email IPL0352620 Jul 1,8,15,22 2026