February 2025

The Bullock County High School Fellowship Christian Athletes meeting was held on Thursday, February 6, with speakers FCA Jamison Stephens (far left) and Coach Jeremy Vines (back, right), and Morning Star Baptist Church’s Pastor, Chaplin Tommy Cooper (front, right). The FCA holds meetings every Thursday in either the data room or the gymnasium of the high school. During the meetings, they discuss the issues over which they need to gain control for them to experience success. This week’s topic was anger. Photo by Jinks Parker.

Fluffy is one of three kittens who were found hiding in the pine straw bales at the local feed store. Fluffy was quite small at the time and required bottle feeding until the Bullock County Humane Society staff were able to finally catch her momma. Due to being bottle-fed, Fluffy was sent to a foster and has remained there since a young age. This makes Fluffy “extremely socialized” and adoption-ready. She is good with different cats and dogs. She is house-trained and very loving!

By Darius Cates

After a hot start at the beginning 2025, the Hornets capitalized on their momentum. On February 3, they took out the Bulldogs of Pike County for the second time in 10 days 67-51 in the 4A Area 4 tournament semi-final. Braylyn Caldwell was the hot man scorching 9 three-pointers and finished with a total of 29 points. Anthony Simpson scored 11 points and Devin Davis added 11 points and 10 boards.

By Felicia Farnsworth

Each year, Alabama Arbor Week is celebrated February 16-22, highlighting the importance of trees and forestry in the state. This special week aligns with National Arbor Day but is observed earlier to accommodate Alabama’s climate and optimal tree-planting season.

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Hunger Relief program has been around for over two years and has served the citizens of Union Springs for the last year. EJI partners with several nonprofit organizations across Alabama that provide food assistance to families in underserved communities. This service is designed to strengthen services and mechanisms for improving food security in Alabama, which has one of the highest rates of hunger in the country.

By Felicia Farnsworth

February is Black History Month and in Alabama, it is a time of reflection, education, and celebration of the rich contributions of African Americans to the state's history and culture. As a state deeply intertwined with the Civil Rights Movement, Alabama plays a significant role in honoring Black heritage and the ongoing struggle for equality.

Staff Reports

NLC– Louis Murry, City Council of Union Springs, Alabama, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Council Member Murry was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Steve Patterson, mayor of Athens, Ohio.

By Richard Couch, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

Midway – The spirit and knowledge of Midway Mayor Mildred Whittington make her an unstoppable force. A fall in September of 2023 left her with a broken neck in four places and as a quadriplegic, but her first instinct was not to quit.

Staff Reports

Students at Conecuh Springs Christian School participated in celebrating 100 days of school! Students throughout the school dressed as older people, created t-shirts for the occasion, or wore crowns with the number 100 on them, as shown in one of the photos. The students are now 100 days smarter!