By Shamyia Simmons
Union Springs News
By J.D. Devine
Residents of Bullock County have expressed frustration with what numerous citizens have described as repeated delays in the pickup of garbage in portions of the county.
Reports have come in from residents in the Fitzpatrick Community that lengthy and repeated delays in the pickup of their garbage have become a public nuisance.
By J.D. Devine
Bullock County residents have already seen road and bridge crews working on resurfacing roads in portions of the county., and following the July 11 vote of the Bullock County Commission, additional roads are slated to be repaved.
The Road and Bridge department is currently working on completing multiple projects across the county. The resurfacing and striping of County Road 15, Fitzpatrick Road, and portions of County Road 7 are ongoing projects the crews are working to complete.
By Shamyia Simmons
By Kim Adams Graham
A. T. Harris has been chosen Offensive Line Coach at Bullock County High School (BCHS).
A. T. Harris is a native of Bullock County and is a graduate of the Bullock County High School Class of 1989. Coach Harris attended Albany State University and Alabama State University, majoring in Physical Education and Recreational Management.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Mrs. Iona Pruett McMillian, a lifelong resident of Midway, Alabama, was born on July 27, 1927 to the late Joe and Iona Pruett Turner. She is the youngest of nine children. She was raised and continued to live in the original home purchased by her Grandfather, Ed Pruett, until recently she moved in with one of her sons.
Scripture: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Devotional: I am captivated by the artistry, design, and cultural significance that sneakers hold. Among the pairs I own, the Nike Renew running shoe stands as my favorite, accompanying me during daily workouts due to its impeccable fit and lightweight nature.
By Darron Hendley
The Alabama Youth Field Trial Association’s (AYFTA) Handler of the Year awards were presented at its annual meeting on June 24, 2023 at the Union Springs Country Club. A delicious steak dinner expertly prepared by Ban Stewart was enjoyed by all before getting down to business.
By Midge Putnam
The Bullock County Soil and Water Conservation District recently sponsored a poster and essay contest for local students. More than forty students participated in the poster contest and thirteen students participated in the essay contest.
By Kim Adams Graham
Alabama State Trooper Charles May pulled over a car being driven erratically. Trooper May placed the driver in the trooper car. Allegedly the driver overdosed on a mixture of Fentanyl/Xylazine. When Trooper May pulled over and gave him a shot of Narcan, the residue from the dangerous drug got on May's hands, and he also inhaled it. Trooper May almost died at the scene.
He has been in the hospital twice since the May 3, 2023 incident because he sometimes goes into respiratory failure.