The Union Springs Elementary Girl Scouts enjoyed a visit from AmeriFirst Bank’s Branch Manager, Ms. Dominique Blue (right), who taught the girls the value of being financially literate and even gifted them with piggy banks to begin saving money. Thanks, Ms. Blue, for sharing your knowledge with the girls! (Facebook photo)
Pinky is this week’s Pet of the Week. Pinky has been at the shelter for almost a year now. She gets along great with other dogs and children. She loves to run and play. Pinky is up to date on all of her shots, including her rabies vaccination and is on flea and heartworm prevention. Pinky would make a great addition to anyone’s family.
High school senior girls from across Alabama joined together on January 14 in Montgomery for the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program held at Frazer United Methodist Church. Participants competed for college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama for 2024.
By Betty Adams
The long time restaurant known as the Hilltop Grill, owned by Rebecah “Beck” Johnson, has recently been sold. Beck has managed restaurants for a number of years. She owned and managed “The Grill” for eleven years before selling it, due to health issues. Prior to Beck owning the grill, it was owned and operated by Mrs. Wylene Rhodes. In addition to Mrs. Rhodes, Beck is the hardest working woman I have known.
By Darron Hendley
By Kali James, Jr.
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
My favorite shoe is the Nike Dunk Low “Championship Court Purple” because it’s simple. The purple color always goes with the black fits that I wear. The latest Nike Dunk Low “Championship Court Purple” style was one of the most anticipated releases, and as expected, the sneaker sold out quickly. For fans who are still interested in picking up a pair, the secondary marketplace is the place to go.
Scripture:
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Union Springs Police Department and the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired call at the Sunoco Gas Station on Conecuh Avenue. The alleged subject, Jessie Haynes, III, 23, of Union Springs, fired shots at a black male who sustained an injury but was treated for his wounds at the Bullock County Hospital and released.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County’s 2024 Distinguished Young Woman Fredricka Douglas is pictured with Bullock County’s Committee Chair Midge Putnam. Douglas is in Montgomery this week preparing for the Alabama’s Distinguished Young Woman Program. The Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama program is January 19-20 at Frazer Church. Tickets for the Friday night preliminary, Saturday afternoon preliminary, and Saturday night finals programs are available for purchase at the door. More information about the program can be found at distinguishedyw.org.
By Faye Gaston
The Chunnenuggee Garden Club met on January 11, 2024 to begin the new year. Sharon Capps hosted this year’s meeting at the “Paulk House” on County Rd. 22, which is used by Bonnie Plants. Sharon introduced two employees of Bonnie Plants to present a program on the procedure in planting and growing the potted ten plants on display. Club members were given potted plants to conclude the program.
