By Felicia Farnsworth
Wesley McKinnon entered a blind plea in a Chambers County courtroom on Tuesday morning, April 30, admitting guilt to three counts of Reckless Murder, Felony Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, and First-Degree Receiving Stolen Property.
Staff Reports
The Union Springs City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the basement chambers of the Union Springs Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Roderick Clark, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Clerk Jasmine Streeter conducted a roll call, confirming that all council members and the mayor were present.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the City of Union Springs welcomed a delegation from the Kerewan Area Council of The Gambia, West Africa, for a tour of Bonnie Plant Farm and Wayne Sanderson Farms. The visit marked a significant step toward establishing a Twin City (Sister City) relationship between Union Springs and Kerewan.
By Darius L. Cates
On Monday, April 28, the Bullock County High School Hornets faced off against the Orange Beach High School Makos in a playoff game at the Emory Folmar YMCA in Montgomery. The Hornets entered the game with an 8-2-1 regular season record, while Orange Beach came in with an 11-5-2 record.
Sapphire is an affectionate girl who not only has striking markings for a tortoise shell, but a personality to match as well. She is approximately 3 1/2 years old, has been spayed, and is up to date on her vaccinations and rabies. Sapphire gets along well with other cats, has a docile demeanor, and loves curling up in the sun in the shelter’s lovely catio. Should you adopt Sapphire, you will need to ensure a comfy pillow or blanket situated close to a window so she can gaze out and bask in the warmth of the sun.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Carnegie Public Library recently welcomed Martha and Pete Barrera of Dallas, Texas, who have made it their mission to visit Carnegie libraries across the United States. After visiting the Carnegie Library in Eufaula last week, the Barreras learned about the Union Springs location and decided to stop by. These two libraries are the only remaining Carnegie libraries in the state of Alabama.
