By Felicia Farnsworth
Fiblast recently announced the purchase of an industrial property located on March Street in Union Springs. The facility, previously owned by Gulf States International, consists of approximately 60,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. Fiblast currently employs fifteen people with plans to expand to twenty-four employees by the end of the year. The company’s total capital investment in Bullock County exceeds $750,000.00.
By Dr. Charletha D. Powell, Ed.D
Scripture:
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Devotional:
New Direction Childcare Facility’s Mrs. Dubose and Mrs. Grooms announce the graduation of their 2023-2024 pre-kindergarten class. These students are ready and eager to become kindergartners for the school year of 2024-2025. Congratulations graduates! (Photo by Tim Shields)
The Dancing Beats of Montgomery took home four trophies in the categories of HBCU Stand Battle, Walk Thru, Field Show, and Poms in a competition held by the Dazzling Dymes. “The girls had an excellent performance Saturday, May 4, 2024! They came and did what they were supposed to do! You had to be there to see it. Back in the lab we go…Next week competition loading,” was stated on their Facebook page. Fourth in from the left is Janyiah Williams, granddaughter of Katie Williams, a Bullock County native. Congratulations ladies! (Photo submitted by Katie Williams)
By Felicia Farnsworth
Seniors at Bullock County High School were decked out to the nines on Friday, May 3, as they made their way to the school’s gymnasium. The school held a promenade for the students as they debuted their gowns and tuxedos before entering a fully decorated gymnasium.
By Rick Karle, [email protected]
“Keep in mind you can't have a testimony without a test,” he said as he addressed the large gathering on May 3rd in Birmingham. I had written a few stories about his amazing journey, but he looked larger in person than I had imagined. He talked confidently and gracefully as he was honored at the Heroes and Healers Gala that was presented by the UAB Trauma And Acute Surgery unit. It was last July when KD Hill was tested.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The morning was a windy one but filled with sunshine and blue skies as the Bullock County Department of Human Resources (DHR) held their annual Child Abuse Prevention Community Balloon Release and Proclamation Program. DHR staff encouraged the community to wear blue starting Wednesday, April 24 in efforts to raise public awareness about child abuse and neglect.
On April 22, 2024, the Union Springs Police Department requested public assistance with locating fugitive, David Lamar Benton Jr., 19.
Benton Jr. was originally wanted for burglary 3 rd degree and theft of property 1st degree by the Union Springs Police Department.
Investigators say Benton Jr. was wanted for his involvement in a burglary that occurred last year on March 27, 2023, in the 100 block of Highway 29 North, Union Springs, Alabama.
Staff Reports
Within a matter of ten days, not even two weeks time, three inmates at the Bullock County Correctional Facility died this past month.
Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) stated that Clifton Leon King, who was serving a life sentence for a murder in Montgomery County, was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday, April 14. Medical staff administered care but were unable to resuscitate King and he was pronounced deceased by the attending physician.
By Kim Adams Graham
