Public ceremony set for 7:30 a.m. Friday at Union Springs City Hall
Submitted by City Councilman Stan “Chilly” Cooks
September 2026
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County is seeing the benefits of more than $77,000 in grant funding awarded through the MidSouth Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council’s FY26 grant cycle.
By Darius L. Cates
Melody is hoping her forever family will find her soon.
Melody is a sweet and affectionate 3-year-old pit bull-type dog weighing approximately 40 pounds. She is a little girl with plenty of love to give and is looking for a foster or forever home where she can get out of the loud and stressful shelter environment.
Melody is up to date on all of her vaccines, including her rabies vaccination. She is also spayed and currently receives flea and heartworm prevention.
Submitted by Sean “SG” Gallagher
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. We lost 2,977 people that day, including 184 at the Pentagon.
NEVER FORGET.
This is one Veteran’s remembrance:
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild held its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, at noon at the Josephine Event Center in Union Springs.
The meeting opened with prayer, followed by a welcome to two special guests. Miriam Pittman of Eufaula, owner of the Old Pecan Factory, attended the meeting. The Old Pecan Factory supports the arts in the Eufaula area by providing meeting and art-class space for individuals and groups working to promote the arts.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County 4-H recently welcomed a new member to its Homeschool Club when Macaria Finney visited the program on Aug. 11.
A bright and creative homeschool student, Macaria came to learn more about 4-H and the opportunities available through the organization. During her visit, she officially joined the Bullock County 4-H Homeschool Club and had the opportunity to learn more about the activities and hands-on experiences offered to its members.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Members of the 9A Vette Riderz of Bullock County recently traveled to Birmingham to take part in The Fast and The Furious Annual Corvette Convention. The event, held Saturday, August 22, brought together Corvette enthusiasts and clubs from across the area. The 9A Vette Riderz joined the Left Lane Vette Ryderz, showcasing an impressive collection of Corvettes that caught the attention of those in attendance.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs Elementary School’s Character & Career Club recently held its monthly meeting, focusing on the importance of developing a strong work ethic.
Club sponsors Lynneicia McMillian and Jayla Wilson led the meeting and encouraged students to consider how their attitudes, perseverance and commitment to doing their best can help shape their future.
By Felicia Farnsworth
New band director Jakori Hollinger has brought music to the forefront of Hornet Nation as BCHS welcomes the return of its marching band. This marks the first time in four years that the school has had a marching band, since Stan Cooks previously directed the program.
This year’s band includes approximately 30 students, along with a danceline. The students spent a large portion of their summer preparing for the season, learning marching techniques and working on their music.