Fluffy is one of three kittens who were found hiding in the pine straw bales at the local feed store. Fluffy was quite small at the time and required bottle feeding until the Bullock County Humane Society staff were able to finally catch her momma. Due to being bottle-fed, Fluffy was sent to a foster and has remained there since a young age. This makes Fluffy “extremely socialized” and adoption-ready. She is good with different cats and dogs. She is house-trained and very loving!
By Felicia Farnsworth
Each year, Alabama Arbor Week is celebrated February 16-22, highlighting the importance of trees and forestry in the state. This special week aligns with National Arbor Day but is observed earlier to accommodate Alabama’s climate and optimal tree-planting season.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Hunger Relief program has been around for over two years and has served the citizens of Union Springs for the last year. EJI partners with several nonprofit organizations across Alabama that provide food assistance to families in underserved communities. This service is designed to strengthen services and mechanisms for improving food security in Alabama, which has one of the highest rates of hunger in the country.
By Felicia Farnsworth
February is Black History Month and in Alabama, it is a time of reflection, education, and celebration of the rich contributions of African Americans to the state's history and culture. As a state deeply intertwined with the Civil Rights Movement, Alabama plays a significant role in honoring Black heritage and the ongoing struggle for equality.
Staff Reports
NLC– Louis Murry, City Council of Union Springs, Alabama, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Council Member Murry was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Steve Patterson, mayor of Athens, Ohio.
By Richard Couch, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Midway – The spirit and knowledge of Midway Mayor Mildred Whittington make her an unstoppable force. A fall in September of 2023 left her with a broken neck in four places and as a quadriplegic, but her first instinct was not to quit.
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Students at Conecuh Springs Christian School participated in celebrating 100 days of school! Students throughout the school dressed as older people, created t-shirts for the occasion, or wore crowns with the number 100 on them, as shown in one of the photos. The students are now 100 days smarter!
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs Elementary School Winter Wonderland Family Math and Literacy Night is an annual event held once a year. This year it was held on Thursday, January 30, to provide parents and students with important updates regarding the Alabama Numeracy and Literacy Act as it pertains to students in the second, third, and fourth grades. The event is hosted by the school-based reading coach, Theresa Willams, and school-based math coach, Willonda Anderson Caffie.
By Felicia Farnsworth with Union Springs Librarian, Beverly “Honey” Grant
The Union Springs Carnegie Public Library is in full swing for Black History Month and Valentine's Day! This month the library will hold two special readings in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday, Feb. 13 a Black History Month reading will be done by Sandra Richards at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. On Monday, February 24 a special presentation of Timpie Thrasher- Born 1864- Slave by Mr. and Mrs. Rozell Swanson at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
