By Felicia Farnsworth
The upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, will allow residents to elect key city leaders. The positions of Mayor and all five City Council seats will be open for election. This presents a significant moment for citizens to engage in shaping the future of their community.
Submitted by Judge James E. Tatum
For the first time in several years, the Judge of Probate's Office will transition to a new vendor for in-office services. On Tuesday, June 3, the office will officially go live with Ingenuity, ending its long-standing partnership with Syscon. To prepare for the switch, clerks participated in a three-day training session from May 14–16. Representatives from Ingenuity will be on-site during the week of June 3 to support the transition.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In the early morning hours of Monday, May 19, a vehicle attempting to turn onto Conecuh Avenue from Peachburg Road struck the fire hydrant located at the corner in front of the Sunoco gas station. The impact caused significant damage, resulting in a broken hydrant and a major water leak.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 21, while most of Bullock County was still asleep, a tornado swept through part of Fitzpatrick, leaving several downed trees and widespread debris in its wake.
According to the National Weather Service, at approximately 4:19 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Union Springs and was moving east at 35 mph. The tornado warning included Union Springs, Franklin Field, Aberfoil, and Sedgefield.
Award-winning author and former Poet Laureate of Alabama, Jennifer Horne, received Troy University’s Hall-Waters Prize on April 25.
The poet and nonfiction author began the day reading some of her works and answering questions from students in Dr. Kirk Curnutt’s English senior seminar class during a presentation in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms on the Troy Campus. Horne was introduced at the event by her husband, Don Noble.
The award was presented during a luncheon at the International Arts Center.
Submitted by Kala Dennis, President
I’m incredibly excited to share fantastic news about our upcoming Bullock County Juneteenth Festivities. Our nonprofit organization, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. (CLOUSA), is proud to host this multi-day celebration.
Staff Reports
Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased, and additional people may qualify. If you are a woman who is pregnant, has had a baby within the past six months, or is currently breastfeeding, or if you are the parent or guardian of a child up to age 5, you are encouraged to contact your local county health department or WIC agency to apply.
Union Springs Elementary School held its Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony in the Bullock County High School gymnasium on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The students looked elegant in their black and white attire for the occasion. Photos source: Facebook.
South Highlands Middle School held a promotional ceremony for the eighth graders going into high school. Administrators posted this to their Facebook page: “They came. They learned. They conquered middle school! Congrats to the SHMS Class of 2025 — high school, here they come!” Photo source: Facebook.
Staff Reports
The Union Springs City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the basement of the Bullock County Courthouse. The meeting room was filled to capacity. Mayor Roderick Clark called the meeting to order, followed by an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present except for Councilwoman LaTesha Howard.
