Submitted by Thawaina King
Dr. Michael O. King, Assistant Professor at Tuskegee University, had a notably productive week, February 2–7, presenting at three major education conferences across the state of Alabama.
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Representative Shomari Figures (D-2)
2026 is off to a busy start, and I am proud to have hit the ground running across the 2nd District throughout the month of January.
News Release
Montgomery — Scheduled implementation of the new 483 area code overlay that covers the 334 area code region is slated for February 23.
Diamond is now the longest-term resident at the Bullock County Humane Society, having been in the shelter since June 28, 2022, more than three years and seven months, through no fault of her own.
The Eagles athletic program honored its senior Lady Eagles on Tuesday, February 3, during the final home game of the season. Seniors Floridalma Perez Jacinto, Sarah Grace Graham, and Malia Lewis were recognized in a ceremony held between the varsity match-ups.
By Felicia Farnsworth
A mid-morning house fire on Chunnenuggee Avenue on Friday, February 6, caused the Union Springs Fire Department to respond, assisted by the Union Springs Police Department and the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department.