By Felicia Farnsworth
Residents of Union Springs came together on Monday, May 4, for the monthly Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, held at the Union Springs/Bullock County Community Center.
The program, which began at 7:00 a.m. and concluded at 7:50 a.m., centered on faith, unity, and community reflection. The theme scripture, “But the word of God grew and multiplied” (Acts 12:24), set the tone for the morning’s gathering.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Library has welcomed a familiar face as its new librarian, with Deborah Milan officially beginning her role on April 29.
Milan’s path to the position came full circle. She had previously applied for the role but was unable to accept it at the time due to family obligations. Recently, the Library Board revisited her application and reached out to see if she remained interested. This time, Milan was ready to step into the role.
By Felicia Farnsworth
April marked Child Abuse Prevention Month across Alabama, and in Bullock County, community members joined together in a series of activities aimed at raising awareness and supporting the protection of children.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department remains steady in its mission to maintain peace and ensure the safety of residents throughout the city. In its latest weekly report, department leadership highlighted both officer activity and the continued collaboration with community partners.
By Darius L. Cates
At the Bullock County Humane Society, one special dog has been patiently waiting far longer than most for a second chance. Zachary, a friendly and affectionate dog, has spent 1,166 days living in a kennel after arriving at the shelter on February 14, 2023. Despite his long stay, staff and volunteers say his loving personality has never changed.
To conclude their unit on mammals and reptiles, the first and second grade classes of Conecuh Springs Christian School visited the Montgomery Zoo. The trip served as a practical application of their recent research projects, where each student was tasked with locating their specific animal within the zoo or the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Seeing majestic animals like tigers, chimpanzees, and elephants provided a memorable finale to their classroom studies. Photo submitted by Mona Pritchett.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs City Council met on Monday, May 4, 2026, beginning promptly at 6 p.m., with all council members present, including Mayor Ron Smith, Councilwoman Tiffany King, Councilman Stanley Cooks, Councilwoman Erica Shepherd, Councilman Lynn Jinks, Councilwoman SaQuania Cooper, and City Clerk/Treasurer Terronda Hooks.
