Submitted by Lateefah Muhammad, Esq.
Union Springs News
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs City Council met on January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the basement of the Bullock County Courthouse to conduct the city’s first council meeting of the new year.
During the Union Springs City Council meeting January 5, Marcus “Rudy” Cooper was recognized for over 30 years of coaching and mentoring youth in Bullock County. Mayor Smith presented him with an encased football signed by council members and coaches. Read the summary of the meeting and see more photos on page 5. Photo by Joyce Perrin.
By Barbara McLaurine
The Bullock County Historical Society will commemorate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, January 11, at 2 PM. The event will take place at the Josephine Arts Center and will pay tribute to the Society’s enduring dedication to safeguarding Bullock County’s rich historical heritage.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Over the first weekend of the new year, Children and Mentors Outdoors (CAMO Kids) provided a hands-on outdoor learning experience for local youth through a guided deer hunt held in Bullock County. The event offered a unique opportunity for young participants to learn valuable life skills while connecting with nature.
“Do you recognize these people?” asked Rahkia Nance, who shared this photo in hopes that someone might identify those pictured. The image, believed to have been taken in the 1950s or 1960s, comes from an album that belonged to her grandfather, Y.C. Nance. If you recognize anyone in this photo, please visit and comment on the post on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unionspringsherald.
Cherry Blossom arrived at the shelter on September 13, 2023, and after more than two years, she is more than ready to find her forever home and become someone’s best friend.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The spirit of the holiday season came alive in Union Springs as local churches joined forces to create a beautiful, collaborative choir for the annual Live Nativity. This year’s performance brought together members from several congregations, showcasing the unity and fellowship of the community.
By Felicia Farnsworth
As New Year’s celebrations approach, many families look forward to ringing in the new year with fireworks, parties, and loud festivities. While these traditions are exciting for people, they can be overwhelming—and even dangerous—for pets. The Bullock County Humane Society strongly encourages keeping all animals indoors during New Year’s celebrations to protect them from anxiety, injury, and the risk of becoming lost.