By Felicia Farnsworth
Children and Mentors Outdoors (CAMO) along with several community leaders held a Back to School Youth Summit at Harris Park in Midway, AL on Tuesday evening, July 31. The event started promptly at 5:30 p.m. with almost two hundred children and family members present.
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Felicia Farnsworth
The City of Union Springs Mayor Roderick Clark, Bullock County Commissioner John McGowan, Johnny Ford, Founder of Alabama Conference of Black Mayors (ABCM), Honorable Mayor Lawrence “Tony” Haygood, President of The Alabama Conference of Black Mayors were in attendance for the swearing in of the first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama, Patrick Braxton.
By Carmen Smith, Executive Director of Operations, Bullock County School District
South Highlands Middle School proudly hosted a successful Open House event on Monday, July 29, welcoming parents, students, and community members of 5th and 6th Graders for an evening of engagement and information. The event was highlighted by the inclusion of a Spanish translator, ensuring all attendees could fully participate and benefit from the evening's activities.
We would like to introduce Madeline, a one-year-old terrier mix, who came to the shelter as a stray that was picked up by the Bullock County Animal Control. She was covered in ticks and fleas when she came in. Madeline is a very sweet-tempered dog that is looking to find her forever home. She is full-grown and will not get any bigger. She is good with other dogs and up to date on all her vaccinations, including her one-year rabies, and she is spayed. She is on flea and heartworm prevention and is heartworm-negative.
By Felicia Farnsworth
National Watermelon Day was this past Saturday, August 3. Did you know that watermelon is considered to be one of the most hydrating fruits? With the fruit consisting of more than 90% water, hence the name “watermelon,” it’s the perfect snack to stay hydrated and replenish your body's nutrients.
By Latracia Tolbert Brite
Scripture:
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: And he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.” - Psalms 37: 23-24.
“But now, Oh Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thou hand.” - Isaiah 64: 8.
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
By Felicia Farnsworth
While on your way around town Tuesday morning, July 30, you may have noticed you had to take a detour to bypass a portion of Conecuh Avenue. This was because Clear Water Solutions was fixing a water line just past the Main Drug Store and in front of the Super Dollar.
Repairs started Monday afternoon, July 29 and the issue is expected to be resolved soon. In the meantime, please utilize the adjacent roads to finish your commute.
By Jeffery L. Moore
By Carmen Smith, Executive Director of Operations/Student Services
Union Springs — In a bittersweet turn of events, Principal Cameron Whitlow of Bullock County High School has announced that he plans to exit his position within the coming days to accept a promotion to Director of Secondary Education with the Russell County Board of Education.
