By Barbara McLaurine
Union Springs News
The Bullock County High School Football team recently traveled to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp in Georgia.
By Felicia Farnsworth
All Bullock County Children had several opportunities to receive back to school supplies from many sources. That did not exclude those children and families that live in Midway, AL. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Harris Park in Midway, the CAMO (Children and Mentors Outdoors) Mentoring Program hosted its Annual Back to School Youth Summit. One hundred-eighty youth participated in an evening full of learning and fun in an effort to prepare for a successful school year.
By Chip Baker
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
The family updated the interment information.
Linda Brookins Hubbard, 79, beloved wife of Billy Hubbard, passed away on July 28, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.
Linda was born on April 8, 1944, in Columbus, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee Brookins, Sr., and Gaynell Renfroe Brookins; sisters, Betty Jean Brookins and Mary Lou Arnold; and brothers, Willie Lee Brookins and Ben Brookins.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County Freedom School celebrated their Grande Finale with a “STOP THE VIOLENCE!” rally and program. The rally was held on Wednesday, July 19 and the program was held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Bullock County Career Tech Auditorium, which also doubled as their classrooms for the summer.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Ka’Darian (KD) Hill, former Ole Miss Rebel and Bullock County native, was involved in a career-ending accident on Saturday, July 26, 2023 when the vehicle he was traveling in with his brother veered off the road and struck a tree on Interstate 65 in Cullman, Alabama. According to a facebook post made by Hill himself, his leg was amputated at the scene of the crash after having been pinned by the motor for over five hours.
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Felicia Farnsworth
By J.D. Devine
The Bullock County Commission met Tuesday, July 25 for its regular session. During the meeting, the commission discussed topics including the allocation of discretionary funds for each commissioner to apply in their district, renovations of the former OCAP building, and posting new personnel positions for the solid waste department. Also, citizens who attended the meeting were allowed to voice concerns they have.