Submitted by T. Shepherd
Week 2
As we “wake up” and begin to look around, we see that not only do our families need attention, but so does our community. Many of the challenges we face—both at home and in town—often stem from one simple thing: neglect, or what the business world calls “maintenance.”
Shadow has been at the Bullock County Humane Society for over a year with little interest, but he’s more than ready to find his forever home.
When Shadow first arrived, he was rescued from an abuse situation, chained with only a 4-foot leash, and severely underweight at just 23.5 pounds. But look at him now! Thanks to lots of love and care, Shadow has filled out beautifully and is thriving.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Tuck Foundation continued its mission to uplift and support local students by hosting its annual Backpack Blessings giveaway on Tuesday, July 15, at the Union Springs Recreation Center. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., families gathered to receive free school supplies as part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to invest in the next generation.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Hope Trucking held its 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, July 19, continuing a heartfelt tradition in honor of Hope Thomas, who passed away in June 2023 due to surgical complications. Organized by her brother, Jaderion Thomas, and their large, close-knit family, the event is both a tribute to Hope’s memory and a way to give back to the community she loved.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Saturday, July 19, fire departments from across Bullock County gathered for a hands-on training session using the Mobile Apparatus Simulation Lab trailer, a cutting-edge tool provided by the Alabama Fire College.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Humane Society is celebrating a major success as 31 of its animals—26 cats and kittens, one dog, and four puppies—were selected for a “freedom flight,” a transport, often by air, that moves animals from overcrowded or high-risk shelters to locations where they have a greater chance of being adopted, to Minnesota, thanks to the support of the Bissell Pet Foundation.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Bullock County Commissioner Solomon Marlow, Jr., presented a special award to Shirley Reynolds in recognition of her outstanding service to the community. The presentation took place during the morning service at Second Baptist Church in the Greenwood/Highlog community of Fitzpatrick, Alabama.
Reynolds was honored with a beautifully inscribed clock plaque that read:
Presented to
Shirley Reynolds
By Felicia Farnsworth
In a remarkable act of compassion and faith, Mrs. Debbie McKinnon of Union Springs has extended a heartfelt offer to the person responsible for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment from her husband’s job site at 411 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Submitted by Tony Cooper, Transportation Supervisor
The Bullock County School District, like many school systems across Alabama, is grappling with a significant shortage of qualified school bus drivers—a challenge that strikes at the heart of our rural community.
