Union Springs News

Hello everyone! My name is Panini and I am a three year old pitty mix. I was found on the streets and brought to the Bullock County Humane Society,  where the nice people there cleaned me up, took care of my wounds, got all the critters off of me, and are now trying to find me my forever home. I am up to date on all of my shots as well as  rabies. I am not spayed but I will be soon which is a blessing because I was what you would call a breeder and I don’t want to do that anymore. They say that I am heartworm positive but they are going to get me treated for it.

Mrs. Annie Lee Pickett was born on August 4, 1933. Mrs. Pickett celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, August 05, 2023 at the Union Springs Nutrition Center in Union Springs.

By J.D. Devine

Bullock County Schools (BCS) recently announced that Raven Crowell will serve as the Director of the school district’s Child Nutrition Program. Crowell brings a variety of career experience in nutrition as she serves the children of Bullock County in her new role.

David Padgett, Economic Developer for Bullock County has been appointed to the Alabama Electric Vehicle (EV) Advisory Group. Padgett serves on the Equity Considerations Subcommittee. The EV Advisory Group provides input, support, time and expertise to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) in developing the Alabama Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.

Scripture:

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil … and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” - Ephesians 6: 10, 11, and 15
By Caitlyn Benedik

Devotional:

Michael Hill, Senior Attorney, Alabama Law Institute, and Honorable Greg Cain, President of Alabama Probate Judges Association awarded Probate Judge James E. Tatum his second certificate of completion for successfully completing the “Basic Law for Probate Judges” course. The Alabama Law Institute and the Alabama Probate Judges Association administered this extensive course.

Shelton K. Johnson, a Bullock County native, graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Instructional Leadership-Social/Cultural Studies and certification in Qualitative Educational Research at The University of Alabama Summer Convocation of the 193rd Commencement on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

By Kim Adams Graham

In his 15th book, Willie Spears highlights our national unemployment crisis. Spears recognizes vacancies in education, the marketplace, retail, and more while suggesting there are also vacancies for good parents, good children, honest politicians, honest mechanics, and educators who care.

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Bullock County Art Guild held their meeting for the month of August on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at noon in the Josephine Art Coffee/Cafe. Those in attendance enjoyed fresh cut watermelon provided and specifically cut by Ms. Cathy Scroggins. Ms. Cathy saw a very neat way to cut the watermelon so you only use two fingers to eat it with, on the famous TikTok, and decided to give it a try.

By Faye Gaston