By Darius Cates
On the first Friday of October, Bullock County Football was back in action after its bye week. They faced an area opponent, the Tigers of Handley High School. Handley came into the week with a 5-1 season record.
October 2025
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County native Janyiah Williams proudly represented her hometown at the “Let’s Take It to the Stadium Pt. 4” competition, one of the largest HBCU dance events in Birmingham. The event was held on Saturday, September 27, and brought together some of the most talented performers from across the region.
Press Release
Montgomery – The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Special Services Division is excited to announce a two-day K-9 Competition that will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 8-9, at Children’s Harbor in Eclectic. The media is invited to cover the event. Please respond to the email address below.
Lily is a happy, sweet-natured girl who dreams of nothing more than curling up on a couch in a loving forever home. Despite her gentle personality and playful spirit, this friendly pup has been waiting far too long to be chosen.
She is dog-friendly and once shared a kennel with her companion, Milbry, who has already been adopted. Now it’s Lily’s turn to find the family she deserves. Believed to be a young adult hound-lab mix, Lily is affectionate, friendly, and ready to bring joy to any home.
Submitted by Amira Zahra
Union Springs is a town with a history, heart, and secrets. Near the old railroad tracks stands the last coal chute in the state, a towering concrete reminder of the trains, coal, and hard work that once fueled this community. Built between 1913 and 1925, it survived when nearly every other chute was torn down. It is more than concrete and steel. It is a symbol of what Union Springs was and what it can still be.
The Alabama National Fair may be happening nearby, but the Bullock County Schools Child Nutrition Program is bringing the excitement home! This week, we’re serving up “The Greatest Lunch on Earth” featuring fair-inspired foods, themed decorations, and plenty of smiles. Photo source Facebook.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The citizens of Union Springs made their voices heard on Tuesday, September 23, as they voted in a closely contested runoff election that decided two key leadership positions for the city.
Ronald “Llep” Smith was elected as the new Mayor of Union Springs, narrowly defeating mayoral candidate Brian Agnew by just six votes. The razor-thin margin underscored the importance of every ballot cast in shaping the city’s future.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County Schools recently came together for District-Wide Suicide Prevention Day, uniting students, faculty, staff, and parents in a powerful show of support. Dressed in purple, participants symbolized hope, strength, and compassion for those whose lives have been touched by suicide.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In last week’s Union Springs Police Department report, a correction is needed. Cpl. K. Lewis was not arrested as previously stated. Instead, he was the arresting officer in the cases involving Jamario Harris and Racquel Echols.
This week, the Union Springs Police Department has continued working diligently to keep the community safe and maintain order.
By Felicia Farnsworth
New Direction Childcare Facility has reached an exciting new milestone by earning a Four-Star Rating in the Alabama Quality STARS Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). This marks a significant step forward for the center, which previously held a Three-Star Rating.