Union Springs News

By Felicia Farnsworth

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers’ van was set up in downtown Union Springs on Friday, August 16 in front of City Hall. LifeSouth, whose mission is to provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community they serve and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities, travels from destination to destination allowing donors the flexibility and convenience of donating in the van or “BloodMobile” instead of in the office.

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Distinguished Young Women of Bullock County is part of a national scholarship program aimed at empowering high school girls through academic excellence, leadership, and talent. Fredricka Douglas, who ran while she was a senior in high school, is from Midway and holds the title for 2024. Aspiring to become a registered nurse, she is currently attending Troy University. In addition to her academic achievements, Douglas participates in her church choir and volunteers at a nursing home.

By Felicia Farnsworth

The Union Springs Carnegie Library was left to run without a librarian for five months, when Librarian Frances Brown passed away unexpectedly in March of this year. Board members interviewed many candidates for her replacement. As of August 12, after interviewing with the board members and getting the approval of Mayor Rodrick Clark, the Board has agreed to hire Beverly Grant as the new librarian.

This beautiful boy is Pancha! He is in need of a forever home; however, a foster or foster-to-adopt will be fine as well. He’s a little shy and needs to be around people so he can learn that he won’t be hurt and can feel safe! He will need time to decompress, acclimate, and needs a patient adopter. He is up-to-date on his vaccines including a one-year rabies shot. He is on flea treatment and heartworm preventative. He is also neutered. He still needs to be kid and cat-tested, but he does get along well with female dogs only.

By Felicia Farnsworth

Nestled in the rural countryside of Bullock County, Perote, is a small, quiet community with a rich history and deep Southern charm. Though it may be lesser-known compared to bustling cities like Troy or Montgomery, Perote offers a glimpse into the traditional, slower-paced lifestyle that is cherished by many in this area.

By Felicia Farnsworth

By Felicia Farnsworth

A small, humble church on Peachburg Road is making good with the community. Back to God Ministries saw a need and decided to act on it. Pastor Keith Johnson moved to Union Springs from New York approximately two years ago. He implemented a small food pantry on Fridays by bringing in a few items just to see how well it would go. Before he knew it, and only by word of mouth, he had a full blown Community Food Pantry with volunteers that were eager to help.

By Albert Williams

Scripture:

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13

Why I’m a sneaker head:

By Felicia Farnsworth

What should have been a night out with friends turned deadly for Delvin Tarver in the early morning hours of May 4 of this year. Along with a few of his friends, Tarver, an 18-year-old Auburn High School honor student, set out to Union Springs for a party that would follow Bullock County High School’s Senior Prom.

By Felicia Farnsworth