Written by Maggie Edwards, Alabama Farmers Federation
Farmers and timber landowners work with the future in mind.
“I love knowing that my three kids watch calves be born and see the fish grow every year,” said Hale County farmer Townsend Kyser. “Farming is a great way for me and my wife, Kelly, to raise Laura, Will and Sam. It allows them to see what it takes for this world to work. My hope is that they are proud to grow up on the farm.”
On March 9th, the Wehle Nature Center in Midway was filled with fourth-grade students from Union Springs Elementary, Conecuh Springs Christian Academy, and Macon East Academy, their teachers and volunteers for the 2023 Groundwater Festival hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System/Bullock County Cooperative Extension.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Saturday, March 11, 2023 was the perfect day for a car show. The weather was nice and it seemed as though most of Bullock County was present for the event. Vehicle enthusiasts from all over Alabama and Georgia participated.
One gentleman, Mr. Sylvestor Cunningham, won the Furthest Distance Award for traveling from Hephzibah, Georgia, which is over five hours away from Union Springs.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs and Bullock County are getting their very first Community Center. The Community Center has been a project in the works for a few years now and because of the hard work and dedication put in from the City of Union Springs, Wayne Farms, the Bullock County Development Authority, and the Bullock County Commission.
By Debbie Rotton
The Chunnenuggee Garden Club held its March meeting at The Historic Josephine Hotel, with owner Joyce Perrin hosting the 176th Birthday of the garden club.
The tables in the cafe area were beautifully adorned with each place setting already set with a delicious spinach, strawberry, and mandarin orange salad. The centerpieces were tiered trays of assorted cookies. While members enjoyed their salads, president Faye Gaston led the business portion of the meeting.
Hi I’m Timothy! I’m a one year old lab mix who is up to date on all of my shots. I’m neutered and heartworm negative! The people at the Humane Society say that I’m pocket size because I'm small and I won’t get any bigger. I really would like to have a family of my own with children who like to swim, give belly rubs, and play chase with me. If I am the right dog for your family, please call the Bullock County Humane Society at 334-738-7387.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On March 8th, 2023 at approximately 2 a.m., two homes located on Tye Avenue in Union Springs were subjected to gunfire, resulting in multiple bullet holes in the homes. According to Joe Davis, one of the residents, several bullets penetrated the walls and entered various rooms in the homes. Joe Davis and his son were awakened by the sound of gunshots. A bullet hit the headboard of a bed, narrowly missing Davis and his son, who were sleeping at the time. The young boy was understandably frightened and has since been sleeping on the floor beside his father.
Attorney Walter McGowan of Tuskegee was inducted into the Alabama Lawyers Association Hall of Fame on Thursday. Attorney McGowan is a law partner of the law firm, Gray, Langford, Sapp, McGowan, Gray & Nathanson. His primary focus is civil litigation. He has tried cases all over the southeast and was one of the trial attorneys in the two largest verdicts ever obtained in Bullock County.
On March 8th, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., two homes located on Tye Avenue in Union Springs were subjected to gunfire, resulting in multiple bullet holes in the homes. According to Joe Davis, one of the residents, several bullets penetrated the walls and entered various rooms in the homes. Joe Davis and his son were awakened by the sound of gunshots. A bullet hit the headboard of a bed, narrowly missing Davis and his son, who were sleeping at the time. The young boy was understandably frightened and has since been sleeping on the floor beside his father.
