By Kim Adams Graham
A Community Cookout was held for Anthony Daniels, a candidate for the newly redrawn second district in Congress. The cookout, which was largely attended, was held at Adams Pecans in Union Springs, AL. Chilly’s Ice Cool band entertained the large crowd with two songs. Gerald Penn was the DJ, and John McGowan was the M/C for this lively cookout.
On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) arrested a security staff member at Bullock Correctional Facility. Essence Fiera Woods, was transported to the Bullock County Jail and charged with Promoting Prison Contraband III. The LESD investigation is ongoing and further charges may be pending.
By Kim Graham
In a devastating turn of events on Easter Day, Allen Beachem, a military veteran, youth basketball coach, husband, and father, fell victim to a senseless shooting at a Salemtown restaurant. The incident left six people injured, sparking shock and grief throughout the community. “I’m pretty devastated, heartbroken. I grew up with Allen,” said Keanna Lowe, Beachem’s second cousin, who regarded him more as a brother.
It’s Corn! Bullock County Schools Child Nutrition Program hosted its Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) Corn Roasting Event for the second time this school year at Union Springs Elementary School (USES). All students in grades PreK through 4th were able to enjoy fresh roasted corn thanks to this valuable program and Dady’s Roasted Corn!
By Felicia Farnsworth
Peachburg Circle Apartments held its 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29. New management at the Peachburg Circle Apartments, Smuteye Apartments and Midway Apartments has resulted in an increase in available activities for the children who reside in these three complexes. Janice Broaden debuted as the new manager at all three complexes in September 2023.
Our featured “kitties of the week” this week are Wynona and Win Win, two beautiful white/tabby mix sisters. As they are a bonded pair, we are truly trying to keep them together for the rest of their lives and looking for a home that would accommodate both sweet girls! The girls are now a year old, have been spayed, up to date on vaccinations, including rabies, and get along very well with other kitties, but they love each other immensely and would be sad if separated. Their markings are absolutely beautiful, but their personalities are what you will fall in love with.
Johnny Adams Law Firm, LLC nominated Children and Mentors Outdoors (CAMO) for the 3 Degree Guarantee in which Leslie Adams Harris, Paralegal at Johnny Adams Law Firm, LLC., presented a check in the amount of $1,050 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 on WAKA News. Pictured Left to right: Leslie Adams Harris, Alexis Larkins, Imeri Brooks, Shabriel Gibbs, Tracy Larkins, and Chief Meteorologist for WAKA Action 8 News, Shane Butler. (Photo submitted)
Hi, everyone! I'm Kim Green and I am thrilled to begin serving in the role as 4-H Youth Development Coordinator for Bullock County Schools!
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of every month. This month’s meeting was held on April 4th at the Josephine Arts Center in downtown Union Springs, Alabama, at 12 noon. The art guild’s president, Phillip Duvic, called the meeting to order.
By Savannah Miraglia
Scripture:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” - Romans 23
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