By Morgan Brewer
Union Springs News
Meet Roxanne! This darling girl, who just wants a loving home, has been waiting so long for someone to give her a chance. Roxanne is up to date on her vaccines, including rabies. She is currently on a flea and heartworm preventative and is heartworm negative. She is spayed! Roxanne is dog-friendly and loves children. She is roughly around three years old and weighs close to fifty pounds. Roxanne is waiting for a family to give her a forever home.
Juneteenth celebrations feature prominent leaders and performers
By Kala Dennis, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. President
Bullock County is gearing up for an expansive multi-day Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the non-profit organization, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. (CLOUSA). The festivities aim to foster community, highlight culture, and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.
Staff Reports
On May 22, Wesley McKinnon received 60 years for each of the three reckless murder charges, to be served consecutively, and an additional 20 years for the other charges, totaling 200 years in Chambers County, Alabama, for his involvement in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a tragic crash, killing three people. McKinnon, age 21, had previously entered a blind guilty plea on April 30 to multiple charges stemming from the incident.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Commissioner John McGowan, spokesperson for the Annual Ka’Shaad Hurts Memorial Scholarship, along with Kristy Hurts, Ka’Shaad’s aunt, presented scholarships and commemorative plaques to deserving students from South Highlands Middle School and Bullock County High School.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Midway Nutrition Center recognized two of its oldest and most dedicated members with a special ceremony, honoring their years of participation and commitment to the center. Each honoree received a commemorative plaque as a token of appreciation.
Staff Reports
Earlier this May, the Alabama New South Coalition hosted its 40th Annual Spring Membership Convention at the Maggie Street Dream Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The keynote speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures, representing Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Staff Reports
Washington - Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, GA establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The canned beef stew item was produced on February 4, 2025. The following product is subject to recall:
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Wednesday, May 28, the Union Springs Carnegie Public Library, in collaboration with the Bullock County Art Guild, hosted a Jughead Art Class for children as part of its ongoing “Color Your World” Summer Reading Program.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, will allow residents to elect key city leaders. The positions of Mayor and all five City Council seats will be open for election. This presents a significant moment for citizens to engage in shaping the future of their community.