U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, locked in $3 million for the City of Union Springs in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending would enable the Union Springs Board of Utilities to fund substantial improvements for its water system.
September 2024
By Darius Cates
Before the Labor Day weekend, the Hornets traveled to the Crampton Bowl in downtown Montgomery to face the Park Crossing High School Thunderbirds. Bullock County was looking forward to getting a win after losing a close battle to the Lanett Panthers (14-13). This game was another hard-fought battle for the Hornets.
Staff Reports
Union Springs Elementary School kicked off its annual Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program with a parade. The school was decorated in the county-wide colors of black and gold, with balloons welcoming students at the front door.
Leo lives away from the shelter with four other shelter dogs and they receive very little attention and time out of their kennels or in the public eye. This very sweet boy loves getting out of his kennel to take in all the smells and run around! He is so ready to have a place to call home, where he can be spoiled and loved for the rest of his life! Leo is neutered and up-to-date on his shots, including a one-year rabies vaccination, and he is on flea and heartworm prevention.
By Margaret B. Jones
The Bullock County Education Retirees/Support Personnel Association (BCER/SPA) has been busy all summer. A planning meeting was held on Wednesday, June 12, to organize the calendar of events for the school year 2024-25. On Thursday, July 18, Burnice P. Lowe and Margaret B. Jones attended the Annual District 7 Meeting, held at the Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery.
By T. Shepherd
The historical image of Union Springs is vital to distinguishing our unique image and landscape. Most of us have become so busy - we run from one appointment to another. This requires us to keep our minds only on what we must get done today to keep our family afloat. In this mode, we become so automatic in our decisions, destinations and outcomes that we overlook those who are striving to provide some of those same services here.
By Taylor Barbaree
Pine Apple, AL – When Georgia and Clemson butted heads in a high noon showdown this past Saturday at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, fans from both universities will no doubt remember one of the greatest football players from this small town in this storied football series.
By David Ford
My, my, my,
They made me
fly so high,
So high I could touch the sky,
And I waved at the passers-by.
- The Power of a Penny
Why I’m a sneaker head: