MACON COUNTY – On Sunday, Nov. 10, law enforcement officers found Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, in possession of a handgun with a machine gun conversion device. Myrick was found leaving the scene of the shooting that occurred on the campus of Tuskegee University. Myrick was arrested and charged federally with Possession of a Machine Gun.
Did you know that the Bullock County Humane Society has royalty residing within it? Two Queens to be exact! Queen has been in the shelter the longest of any other pup, three years to be exact. Queen (2) has been in the shelter for almost two years. Queen is the epitome of royalty. She is sweet and playful. While Queen (2) is a young pup of two and a half years, who is very shy but will warm up to you once she gets to know you. Both ladies are up to date on their vaccines including their one year rabies vaccination. They are both good with other dogs and crave love and attention.
By Carla Elston, County Extension Coordinator for the Alabama Cooperative Extension
Willie Spears
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Saturday, Oct. 26, at approximately 3 a.m., Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a death investigation at the request of the Union Springs Police Department. Agents responded to the 300 Block of Waugh Street in Union Springs where a shooting incident occurred involving multiple individuals. During the investigation, agents identified two deceased victims.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Presidential elections are often among the most anticipated and hotly debated events in the United States. While voting is a fundamental right and responsibility for many, there are both advantages and drawbacks to participating in these elections.
A few pros of voting during a presidential election include:
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Bullock County is preparing to welcome back one of its own this Veterans Day. Brigadier General, U.S. Army retired Samuel L. Kindred, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, will be delivering a heartfelt speech at the annual Veterans Day ceremony.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Halloween is a fantastic time of year and in Bullock County, it is done in a big way! The Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Trunk or Treat in front of the Bullock County Courthouse on Prairie Street which is accompanied by several small businesses contributing to the festivities.
Application portal opened November 1, Apply by Jan. 31
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.
By Felicia Farnsworth
First Graders at Union Springs Elementary School had a fantastic time during their Glow Hall Fall Festival Dance. While everyone was dressed up for Halloween, those in first grade were treated to darkened hallways lit up with glow sticks to make the glowing effect. The children danced to music as they enjoyed the festival.
Afterward, the students were able to pick a pumpkin out from the recreational area to take home with them.
