By Felicia Farnsworth
This year’s Bullock County Branch NAACP #5066 held their Freedom Fund and Scholarship Banquet at the South Highlands Middle School on Friday, January 17, 2025. The evening started promptly at 6:00 p.m.
January 2025
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Courthouse’s only courtroom was standing room only on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, when Bullock County Probate Judge James E. Tatum was sworn in for his third term. The event took place promptly at 3:00 p.m. with all of Judge Tatum’s friends, family, and colleagues in the audience to witness the swearing-in ceremony. Tatum’s Chief Clerk, Elaine Tarver was also sworn in to serve another term.
By Barbara McLaurine
The Bullock County Historical Society held its quarterly meeting at the Union Springs Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 12. President Dean Spratlan opened the meeting to many members and visitors.
This sweet girl is Leta. She craves the love and attention that she desperately needs. She is sweet and affectionate. She just wants a family to adopt her and give her a loving home. Leta is dog-friendly, spayed, and on flea and heartworm prevention. She is up to date on her shots including her rabies vaccination. She is heartworm negative. Shelter staff has estimated Leta to be between three and four years old and weighs roughly 65 pounds.
By Joyce Perrin
By Darius Cates
Last weekend the Hornets were paid a visit by their rival, the Barbour County High School Jaguars for the second matchup of the season. The Jaguars took the win over the Hornets 64-47. Bullock County played without Jaden Taylor.
Willie Spears
Without knowing it I had taken nine hours of dual-enrolled classes in high school. These classes were not Western Civilization and College Algebra. They were advanced television productions, advanced drama and some other electives. I am sure this is a glitch in the system, but it gave me a head start.
By Felicia Farnsworth
As you all may know, the Union Springs Carnegie Public Library is only one of two operating Carnegie Libraries left in the state of Alabama. We are fortunate to have such a sound and historical building with so much to offer the citizens of Bullock County.
Staff Reports
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday in the United States honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A leader of the Civil Rights Movement, King dedicated his life to advancing racial equality, justice, and human rights through nonviolent activism. This day serves not only as a celebration of his achievements but also as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.
By Ron Smith, Retired Chairman, Bullock County Commission
I am writing this with a heavy heart, burdened by the tragic loss of my son, LeRon Holmes, a loving father of two young boys, ages five and nine. On Friday, January 10, LeRon’s life was senselessly taken in Tuskegee, Alabama. This devastating act of violence has forever changed our family, leaving us to grapple with unimaginable pain while trying to find strength for his two sons who are now left without their father.