By Felicia Farnsworth
The Women on Mission (WOM) held their regular monthly meeting at First Baptist Church in Union Springs on Monday, October 12, beginning at 1:30 p.m., with 11 members in attendance.
The meeting opened with prayer, followed by the Watchword and Mission. President Barbara Cope presided over the meeting, leading discussions on several ongoing and upcoming mission projects benefiting the local community and beyond.
By Dr. James V. Poe, Jr., President
Dedicated leaders and active members of Bullock County NAACP Branch No. 5066 traveled to Auburn to represent the local community at the 74th Annual Alabama State Conference NAACP Convention, held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center from October 1 through October 3, 2026.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Chunnenuggee Garden Club held its regular October meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Josephine Event Center in downtown Union Springs, with Ms. Sadie Pugh presiding. Members discussed several ongoing projects, including the regular upkeep of the RDT and Nutrient site beds, which were reported to be in outstanding condition.
JaTavion Tarver and Ka’Mariya Pritchett Crowned Mr. and Miss SHMS as Students Achieve Record-Breaking Fundraising Success
Submitted by Dr. Jake Golden, IV, Principal South Highlands Middle School
By Felicia Farnsworth
Nearly two centuries of Bullock County history were honored on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as descendants, community members, and local officials gathered for the unveiling and dedication of a historical marker at the Old Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, located just north of Midway.
By Darius L. Cates
After their previous home game against Daleville was postponed until Monday, October 26, the BCHS Hornets traveled to Geneva to battle the Panthers, where they kept their rhythm.
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Alabama Youth Leadership Council delegate Heidy Moreno Quezada is inviting community members and local businesses to support a donation drive benefiting residents of Southern Springs Healthcare & Rehab. The student-led project will collect personal-care and comfort items from October 12 through October 28.
Pictured from left are artist Walt Spratlan, with the winners of the Bullock County Courthouse painting, Judy Feagin, and her husband, John Feagin. The Feagins, who reside in Birmingham and are descendants of the Bullock County Feagin family, traveled to Union Springs to attend the Bullock County Historical Society’s quarterly meeting on Sunday, October 11. Photo submitted by Barbara McLaurine
By Felicia Farnsworth
Members of the Chunnenuggee Garden Club gathered in downtown Union Springs on Saturday, October 17, to bring a festive touch of fall to Prairie Street.
Club members Kayren Pittman, Cathy Ellis, and Joyce Perrin spent time maintaining the beautiful flower bed in front of the Red Door Theatre while adding colorful fall decorations to the bench areas near the theatre and Union Springs Public Library.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Despite the threat of Hurricane Isaias, a dedicated group of church ladies, led by Amy Hall, gathered once again at First Baptist Church in Union Springs on Friday, October 9, at 1:00 p.m. to continue their mission of spreading love and hope through Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
