By Felicia Farnsworth
The Ka’Shaad Hurts Memorial Scholarship Foundation will host its 11th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at 305 Chunnenuggee Avenue in Union Springs.
This year’s giveaways will include personal hygiene bags for boys and girls ages 12 and older, several gift cards, and a special drawing for 10 cash prizes of $100 each. Winners must be present to claim their cash prize if their name is drawn.
Staff Reports
Union Springs Police Chief Johnny L. Potts, III, along with his officers, experienced a notably active week in law enforcement activities.
Chief Potts personally served a warrant for harassment on Tarshay Tolbert and filed five incident or complaint reports. Sergeant Cummings served three warrants against LaTonya Hoyle on charges including reckless endangerment, menacing, and harassment.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church in Clayton, Alabama, held a momentous Historical Landmark Celebration Program on Sunday, June 27. The theme, “Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Legacy,” set the tone for a day dedicated to reflecting on the church’s rich history and enduring legacy.
Submitted by Michelle Simpson, Outreach Administrator, Auburn University Museum of Natural History
For the first time, the Wehle Nature Center hosted a three-day summer camp for middle school students from Monday, July 14, through Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The camp, Wehle Nature Explorers, was organized by the Auburn University Museum of Natural History (AUMNH) with support from the Wehle Land Conservation Center and the Bullock County Extension Office.
By Kim Graham
The Bullock County Hornets football team recently spent three days on Panama City Beach for a time of spiritual team building. Head CoachJeremy Vines has made this retreat a cornerstone of his program’s culture since taking the helm as head football coach. Throughout the season, the team is guided not only by athletic training but also by spiritual enrichment, with a chaplain regularly addressing the players. Coach Vines and Coach Hall also deliver uplifting spiritual messages to inspire the team.
Staff Reports
Dallas, Texas, served as the host city for the Kappa Delta National Convention in June 2025, where nearly 1,000 members from across the country gathered to celebrate sisterhood and service. Among those in attendance was Mona Pritchett, representing the Union Springs Alumnae Chapter. During the event, Pritchett proudly accepted an award of recognition on behalf of the chapter for its outstanding contributions to the national organization.
This sweet girl is Queen, and sadly, she holds the title of the longest resident at the Bullock County Humane Society. Queen has been at the shelter for nearly three years without receiving any serious interest.
Queen is a playful and social pup who loves being around other dogs. She enjoys running, playing, and also has a calm, snuggly side when it’s time to relax. She is fully up to date on her vaccinations, heartworm negative, and currently on both flea and heartworm preventatives.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The 9th Annual Greenwood/Highlog Back-to-School Picnic, hosted by Shirley Reynolds, saw a fantastic turnout this year. Held in the field across from Greenwood Baptist Church in Fitzpatrick, Alabama, the event provided 400 bookbags filled with school supplies to local children, helping families prepare for the upcoming school year.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The South Highlands Middle School (S.H.M.S.) Beta Club has achieved national recognition for its outstanding accomplishments at the 2025 National Beta Convention, held from June 29 to July 3, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department maintained a strong presence in the community over the past week, with officers responding to numerous calls and making several arrests. Police Chief Johnny L. Potts III praised his team for their dedicated work and ongoing efforts to keep the city safe.
