By Felicia Farnsworth
A large tree blocked Antioch Church Road in Midway on Monday, May 25, after falling across the roadway ahead of afternoon rainstorms. Several community members quickly came together to clear the massive tree from the busy road, helping prevent residents from becoming stranded in their homes during the severe weather. Among those assisting with the cleanup efforts was Bullock County Commissioner Don Larkins.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs readers who find themselves eager to discuss a finished book, its characters, hidden meanings, emotional moments, or unexpected twists, will soon have a place to share that excitement with fellow book lovers.
The Union Springs Public Library is officially launching a new Community Book Club titled “The Reading Wave,” created to bring local readers together for conversation, connection, and discovery through literature.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department responded to a number of incidents over the past two weeks, including incident/offense (I/O) reports, reports of shots fired, arrests, citations, and a shooting investigation within the city limits.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Tuskegee University County Cooperative Extension Program recently hosted a Weed Control and Sprayer Calibration Field Day at CuRos Farm in Bullock County, bringing together local farmers, landowners, and agricultural professionals for an educational day focused on effective weed management and proper sprayer calibration techniques.
Spot may be small in size, but shelter staff says he has a heart full of love and is ready to become someone’s perfect companion. This week’s Pet of the Week has been patiently waiting 435 days for a family to choose him and give him the forever home he deserves.
Spot arrived at the Bullock County Humane Society on February 19, 2025, after being found as a stray. Despite his rough start, staff members describe him as sweet, submissive, and full of affection.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County School District will participate in the Summer Food Service Program this summer, offering free meals to children and teens across the county.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Chunnenuggee Garden Club, nationally recognized as the first garden club in the United States, has had a busy and productive month of May as members continued their efforts to beautify and maintain several locations throughout the community.
Friday, a sweet and affectionate dog currently housed at the Bullock County Humane Society, is still searching for her forever home after spending more than two years at the shelter. Friday has been at the shelter since December 22, 2023, and despite her loving personality, shelter staff says she has received zero inquiries from potential adopters.
Steven Peel disappeared from Union Springs in August 2023.
He was last seen in the Locke Court area wearing jeans and an unknown shirt. Since his disappearance, there has been little information about where he may have gone or what happened after he was last seen on August 5, 2023.
When someone vanishes without explanation, families are left replaying the final moments over and over, hoping for the one detail that changes everything.
