By Felicia Farnsworth
Halloween is a fun and exciting night for children, but it’s also important to make safety a top priority. With a little preparation and awareness, parents can help ensure that trick-or-treating is both enjoyable and safe.
October 2025
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department had a busy week as officers responded to a range of incidents and continued working to keep the community safe.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Sunday morning, October 26, tragedy struck when the home of 86-year-old Calvin Pruett was engulfed in flames while he was attending Morning Star Baptist Church in the Newtown community. The 911 call came in to dispatch at 10:50 a.m., and by 10:51 a.m., local firefighters, who happened to be conducting training exercises just down the road, were already on the scene.
News Release
For FY25, the Mid-South RC&D Council recently awarded $110,258.39 across ten different organizations to support projects that improve the quality of life for the county. On Wednesday, October 14, Senator Billy Beasley, Representative Berry Forte, and Mid-South RC&D visited with representatives of the recipient organizations to learn about how these projects have positively impacted lives.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Conecuh Springs Christian School held its annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23, to raise funds for the 2026 senior class trip. The event brought together students, parents, and community members for an evening of fun and fellowship.
By Felicia Farnsworth
As the federal government shutdown drags on, residents of Bullock County reliant on SNAP benefits face growing uncertainty. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned that it will not tap into its contingency funds to continue issuing regular SNAP payments during this lapse in funding. In more than 40 million households nationwide, benefits may be delayed or halted entirely if the impasse persists.
By Darius Cates
After suffering a 25-18 loss in the season to Booker T. Washington (Tuskegee), the Hornets were looking to make sure they redeem themselves. Bullock County traveled to Cleburne County to face the Tigers. The Tigers just came off a win versus Munford High School for their third win of the season.
Submitted by Judge James E. Tatum
Elaine Tarver, Chief Clerk of the Bullock County Office of the Judge of Probate, recently attended a Tag Clerks Workshop hosted by Ingenuity, Inc. The event was held at the South Alabama Electric Cooperative in Troy, Alabama, and brought together clerks and licensing officials from across the state.
Diamond has been patiently waiting at the Bullock County Humane Society since June 28, 2022, and staff can’t understand why no one has chosen her yet. She’s such a loving and gentle girl!
This beautiful dog thrives on attention and affection, though she doesn’t get much of it at the shelter. Whenever volunteers visit, she lights up with excitement and joy. Unfortunately, volunteer visits are rare, but Diamond treasures every moment of human interaction. She truly has so much love to give.
