By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Annual Kids Fishing Derby is set to take place this Saturday, June 14, at the scenic Wehle Nature Center in Midway, Alabama. The event kicks off at 8:00 a.m., with on-site registration beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until noon.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In partnership with the Union Springs Public Library’s “Color Your World” Summer Reading Program, members of the Bullock County Art Guild chose a creative approach for their June meeting. Instead of their regular gathering, held on June 5, guild members presented a live art demonstration for children and parents participating in the library’s summer program.
By Morgan Brewer
Meet Roxanne! This darling girl, who just wants a loving home, has been waiting so long for someone to give her a chance. Roxanne is up to date on her vaccines, including rabies. She is currently on a flea and heartworm preventative and is heartworm negative. She is spayed! Roxanne is dog-friendly and loves children. She is roughly around three years old and weighs close to fifty pounds. Roxanne is waiting for a family to give her a forever home.
Juneteenth celebrations feature prominent leaders and performers
By Kala Dennis, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. President
Bullock County is gearing up for an expansive multi-day Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the non-profit organization, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. (CLOUSA). The festivities aim to foster community, highlight culture, and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.
Staff Reports
On May 22, Wesley McKinnon received 60 years for each of the three reckless murder charges, to be served consecutively, and an additional 20 years for the other charges, totaling 200 years in Chambers County, Alabama, for his involvement in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a tragic crash, killing three people. McKinnon, age 21, had previously entered a blind guilty plea on April 30 to multiple charges stemming from the incident.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Commissioner John McGowan, spokesperson for the Annual Ka’Shaad Hurts Memorial Scholarship, along with Kristy Hurts, Ka’Shaad’s aunt, presented scholarships and commemorative plaques to deserving students from South Highlands Middle School and Bullock County High School.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Midway Nutrition Center recognized two of its oldest and most dedicated members with a special ceremony, honoring their years of participation and commitment to the center. Each honoree received a commemorative plaque as a token of appreciation.
Staff Reports
Earlier this May, the Alabama New South Coalition hosted its 40th Annual Spring Membership Convention at the Maggie Street Dream Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The keynote speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures, representing Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Rachel Faulk, a proud Bullock County native, recently graduated with honors from Kennesaw State University, earning a Bachelor's degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Family members present to celebrate her achievement included her father, the Reverend Dr. Stephen Faulk; her paternal grandmother, Mae Faulk; and her uncle, Union Springs City Councilman Eugene Faulk, who all attended the graduation ceremony.
