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-29-JP RULE 4(i) SUMMONS (SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION) THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Any unknown father or any other interested party of a male child born on the 26th day of April, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi to D.S.M. 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 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 19th day of November, 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Hancock County Courthouse, 152 Main Street, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520, 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 13th day of August, 2026. ANGELA THRASH, Chancery Clerk of Harrison County, Mississippi By: Kelli 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