By Anna Grace Tompkins, Fitzpatrick, AL
Union Springs News
By Stewart Hardy
Scripture:
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”- Isaiah 40: 29-31
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
By Felicia Farnsworth
According to ALEA, a two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at approximately 9:46 a.m. in Chambers County involving a stolen vehicle out of Union Springs, Alabama. The accident occurred when the stolen Blue 2018 Kia Forte, driven by Wesley T. McKinnon, 20, of Union Springs, collided with a White 2005 Nissan Altima, driven by Regina G. Rutledge, 64, of Lanett, which caused U.S. 29 near mile marker 205 within the city limits of Valley, in Chambers County to back up in both directions.
By Marcus Green
Scripture:
“The just man walketh in his integrity: His children are blessed after him.” - Proverbs 20:7
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
By Felicia Farnsworth
I sure hope in the holiday rush you remembered to shop locally. Our local merchants need your support to keep their doors open. In Union Springs and Bullock County there are several local businesses that rely on your patronage.
By Chilly Cooks
Sunday, December 23, 2023(123123), I was making sure that the bus was in working order. It started up immediately, but by the time I made it to the back, it had shut off. The Lord told me to call Nelson Mason to check it out, but it’s New Year’s Eve, I called and he came, it started but he wouldn’t take any pay. Amen. All’s well for Monday’s parade.
The story of the southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas as the first meal on New Year's Day is generally believed to date back to the winter of 1864 - 1865.
When Union General William T. Sherman led his invading troops on their destructive march through Georgia, the fields of black-eyed peas were largely left untouched because they were deemed fit only for animals.
The Union foragers took everything, plundered the land, and left what they could not take, burning or in shambles.
By Gerald Hodges
By Felicia Farnsworth
Following the 2nd Annual Chilly’s Christmas Lights Parade that was held last Thursday evening, Santa met with the children of Bullock County at the Josephine Coffee/Cafe Art Center in downtown Union Springs, Alabama. Children and adults of all ages enjoyed taking pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf. Hot chocolate and candy canes were complimentary of the Chamber of Commerce and First Baptist Church Women on Mission. Children lined up to tell Santa their Christmas wishes.