IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT   LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, INC. BY JOHN NOBLIN, MISSISSIPPI STATE DIRECTOR AND A MINOR MALE CHILD, BY AND THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, JOHN NOBLIN PLAINITFFS   VS.    HERMAN BLIVEN AND /OR PERSON(S) CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION DEFENDANTS   CAUSE NO. AD- 26-11847   RULE 81 SUMMONS   THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI   TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND   You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this court by Lifeline Children’s Services, Inc. By John Noblin, Mississippi State Director and A Minor Male Child, By and through his Next Friend, John Noblin, Petitioners, seeking the adoption of the minor child, H.B., born January 21st, 2026, to Brandi Bryant and the termination of parental rights.   You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 11th day of June, 2026 in the courtroom of the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi before The Honorable Dewayne Thomas, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for 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 the 22nd day of April, 2026.   EDDIE JEAN CARR, CHANCERY CLERK Deputy Clerk   SUBMITTED BY: ARTHUR F. JERNIGAN, JR., ESQ. (MSB #3092) JERNIGAN COPELAND ATTORNEYS, PLLC 970 EBENEZER BLVD (39110) POST OFFICE BOX 2249 MADISON, MISSISSIPPI 39130-2249 TELEPHONE: 601-427-0021 FACSIMILE: 601-427-0051 AJERNIGAN@JCALAWFIRM.COM Attorney for Plaintiffs 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/2026 #12284888