January 2024

This sweet girl is Shelby, and she is approximately 1-2 years old. Shelby was found in the Esquire Community of Bullock County and our Animal Control Officer was able to capture her and bring her to the shelter on December 15th. Shelby is now up to date on all of her vaccinations, including rabies, and is scheduled to be spayed soon. Shelby has a zest for life and loves to have her belly rubbed. She is such a cuddle-bug and would be the perfect addition to any growing family. She also enjoys the company of the other dogs at the shelter.

On Friday, January 5, 2024 at Union Springs Elementary School Ms. Davis's class delved into an exciting character education lesson that merged the worlds of values and careers in Computer Science!

Ms. Davis, USES’ dynamic educator, guided students through an engaging session where they not only learned the intricacies of coding on Code.org, but also explored the importance of character traits in the tech world.

By Anna Grace Tompkins, Fitzpatrick, AL

By Stewart Hardy

Scripture:

“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”- Isaiah 40: 29-31

Why I’m a sneakerhead:

By Felicia Farnsworth

According to ALEA, a two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at approximately 9:46 a.m. in Chambers County involving a stolen vehicle out of Union Springs, Alabama. The accident occurred when the stolen Blue 2018 Kia Forte, driven by Wesley T. McKinnon, 20, of Union Springs, collided with a White 2005 Nissan Altima, driven by Regina G. Rutledge, 64, of Lanett, which caused U.S. 29 near mile marker 205 within the city limits of Valley, in Chambers County to back up in both directions.

By Marcus Green

Scripture:

“The just man walketh in his integrity: His children are blessed after him.” - Proverbs 20:7

Why I’m a sneakerhead:

By Felicia Farnsworth

I sure hope in the holiday rush you remembered to shop locally.  Our local merchants need your support to keep their doors open. In Union Springs and Bullock County there are several local businesses that rely on your patronage.

By Chilly Cooks

Sunday, December 23, 2023(123123),  I was making sure that the bus was in working order. It started up immediately, but by the time I made it to the back, it had shut off. The Lord told me to call Nelson Mason to check it out, but it’s New Year’s Eve, I called and he came, it started but he wouldn’t take any pay. Amen. All’s well for Monday’s parade.

By Darius Cates