May 2026

By Felicia Farnsworth

Official results from the May 19 election have determined winners in several Bullock County races, while other contests will advance to runoff elections after no candidate received the required majority of votes.

In the race for Bullock County Commissioner District 2, Curtis E. Pritchett led the field with 879 votes. Joseph “Joe” Jernigan followed with 498 votes, while James “Al” Scott received 441 votes. Eugene Faulk earned 399 votes, and Robert “RC” Huffman finished with 331 votes.

By Felicia Farnsworth

Donald Attwood Brewer, III pleaded guilty on Monday, May 11, in connection with a 2024 arson investigation involving a Bullock County residence.

Brewer pleaded guilty to two Class B felonies, second-degree arson and second-degree domestic violence. He received a 20-year split sentence and must serve at least three years in state prison before becoming eligible for probation.

By Felicia Farnsworth

A large tree blocked Antioch Church Road in Midway on Monday, May 25,  after falling across the roadway ahead of afternoon rainstorms. Several community members quickly came together to clear the massive tree from the busy road, helping prevent residents from becoming stranded in their homes during the severe weather. Among those assisting with the cleanup efforts was Bullock County Commissioner Don Larkins.

By Felicia Farnsworth

Union Springs readers who find themselves eager to discuss a finished book, its characters, hidden meanings, emotional moments, or unexpected twists, will soon have a place to share that excitement with fellow book lovers.

The Union Springs Public Library is officially launching a new Community Book Club titled “The Reading Wave,” created to bring local readers together for conversation, connection, and discovery through literature.

By Felicia Farnsworth

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Union Springs Police Department responded to a number of incidents over the past two weeks, including incident/offense (I/O) reports, reports of shots fired, arrests, citations, and a shooting investigation within the city limits.

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Tuskegee University County Cooperative Extension Program recently hosted a Weed Control and Sprayer Calibration Field Day at CuRos Farm in Bullock County, bringing together local farmers, landowners, and agricultural professionals for an educational day focused on effective weed management and proper sprayer calibration techniques.

Spot may be small in size, but shelter staff says he has a heart full of love and is ready to become someone’s perfect companion. This week’s Pet of the Week has been patiently waiting 435 days for a family to choose him and give him the forever home he deserves.

Spot arrived at the Bullock County Humane Society on February 19, 2025, after being found as a stray. Despite his rough start, staff members describe him as sweet, submissive, and full of affection.

Submitted by Michael Bird, Assistant Professor of Music, Faulkner University, Montgomery

Congratulations to the one and only Jennifer Rodopoulos, “Mrs. Rodo,” on the occasion of her retirement after thirty-eight years of service to Forest Avenue Elementary School in Montgomery!

By Felicia Farnsworth

For the past 10 years, Edwin and Gwen Lewis, owners of Associated Grocers (AG), have remained committed to investing in the future of local students by providing scholarships to graduating seniors employed at the store. This year, four Bullock County High School seniors were recognized for their hard work both academically and professionally.