By Kala R. Dennis, President of Christian Leaders of USA, Inc.
In a remarkable display of unity and reverence, Christian Leaders of USA, Inc., in collaboration with Walter Scott, Sr., owner of Ponderosa, hosted the annual Rosa Parks Day Commemoration on Monday, December 2, 2024. The event, held at the Ponderosa, honored Rosa Parks' enduring legacy and her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
LifeSouth asks blood donors to help save a life this Giving Tuesday. Visit a LifeSouth donor center or blood mobile, all blood donors donating with LifeSouth now through December 15 will receive a $20 e-gift card and a special holiday t-shirt.
LifeSouth is the primary supplier for most of our local hospitals. Hospitals rely on LifeSouth and LifeSouth blood donors to make sure blood is available before it is needed to help patients suffering from traumas, cancers and chronic illnesses.
By Joyce Perrin, Chunnenuggee Garden Club Member and Local Historian
In 2023 while researching old documents for the History of the 175 Anniversary of the Chunnenuggee Garden Club several amazing events surfaced.
By Faye Gaston
The Chunnenuggee Garden Club is sponsoring this year’s tree-lighting ceremony at the request of County Commission Chairman Alonza Ellis, Jr. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Bullock County Courthouse.
Griffin (like his sisters Fluffy and Fawkes) was found hiding in the pine straw bales at our local feed store. Griffin was the first kitten to be caught and only a few weeks old. He required bottle feeding until we could finally catch his momma, but by then he had imprinted on his foster momma and wouldn’t accept his kitty momma. Because of this, Griffin is extremely loyal and very trusting of humans. He is one of our “extremely socialized” and adoption-ready kittens. He is good with lots of different cats and dogs, house-trained and very loving!
Staff Reports
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) proudly announces the graduation of 21 Trooper Trainees from Class 2024-B. This milestone event, held at ALEA’s Training Center (ATC) in Selma, signifies their successful completion of rigorous training and preparation to serve the citizens of Alabama.
Willie Spears
When I entered the seventh grade I started playing middle school football. I was not good enough to make our basketball team. I was not brave enough to try out for our wrestling team. I was not talented enough to pick up an instrument and join the band.
By Faye Gaston
Sadie Pugh was the program chairperson for the November 14 meeting of the Chunnenuggee Garden Club. She enlisted guest Renee Guthrie to demonstrate how to design a Thanksgiving-themed flower arrangement. Guthrie furnished each attendee with a sack of flowers, greenery, and a styrofoam base. She gave instructions as each person designed an arrangement that could be placed on a low or high container as a centerpiece for a Thanksgiving meal.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Wednesday, November 20, We Do Care In-Home Services’ Angelica Byrd and Community Volunteers held a Paint and Sip party for the senior citizens at the Union Springs Nutrition Center. The seniors enjoyed a light snack with some sparkling grape juice while they chose a fall picture to paint.
