By Felicia Farnsworth
A Union Springs man was taken into custody following a high-speed chase on Friday, June 12, that began on Interstate 65 and ended with a foot pursuit.
June 2026
By Barbara McLaurine
The Bullock County Historical Society (BCHS) will hold its quarterly meeting on July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Bullock County Business Center, 104 Conecuh Avenue East. Citizens are encouraged to attend, become members, and participate in the preservation of our culture and historical assets.
Union Springs/Montgomery, AL — Jinks Crow Trial Lawyers is proud to announce the recipients of its second annual Safety First Scholarship Program, awarding a total of $7,000 to outstanding high school seniors across Bullock and Montgomery counties. The program reflects the firm’s continued commitment to supporting local students while promoting responsible driving and community safety.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs City Council met Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m., following a public hearing regarding a request to rezone property on South Martin Luther King Boulevard for Johnson Memorial Funeral Home.
The Bullock County Humane Society is hoping to find a loving forever home for Gabby, a friendly shepherd mix with a heart as sweet as a cupcake.
By Barbara McLaurine
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, Dr. William Sauser, minister at the Union Springs Presbyterian Church, delivered his Sunday Patriotic sermon dressed in period clothing, portraying a Carolina Scot-Irish Presbyterian minister who served in the Volunteer Colonial Militia.
Dr. Sauser noted that many Presbyterian ministers joined the fight for independence, serving alongside others as soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
By Jeffery Moore
Tomato vegetables are one of the favorite crops for home gardens. I have received numerous phone calls on the following problems related to tomato production: Blossom End Rot( BER), Verticillium Wilt, and Fusarium Wilt, the three bad boys!
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early morning burglary at the Dollar General in Midway after three suspects reportedly stole a safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs City Council met on Tuesday, June 2, after the Memorial Day holiday postponed the regularly scheduled Monday meeting. Mayor Ron Smith called the meeting to order promptly at 6 p.m.
Evelyn Smart delivered the invocation, while Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present except Councilwoman SaQuania Cooper. The council approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 18 meeting without changes. There was no old business.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, rather than on the first Monday of the month due to the federal holiday. The monthly gathering took place from 7 to 7:50 a.m. at Great Hope United in Christ Church in Midway, where Rev. Dr. Michael O. King and his wife, Thawaina King, served as hosts.