By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department has been diligently working to keep the streets safe and maintain peace within the community. This week, officers reported a number of activities and enforcement actions.
Union Springs News
Adams Angus Farm, Union Springs, ranked as the second largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Alabama with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.
Press Release
Montgomery – The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Special Services Division is excited to announce a two-day K-9 Competition that will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 8-9, at Children’s Harbor in Eclectic. The media is invited to cover the event. Please respond to the email address below.
Lily is a happy, sweet-natured girl who dreams of nothing more than curling up on a couch in a loving forever home. Despite her gentle personality and playful spirit, this friendly pup has been waiting far too long to be chosen.
She is dog-friendly and once shared a kennel with her companion, Milbry, who has already been adopted. Now it’s Lily’s turn to find the family she deserves. Believed to be a young adult hound-lab mix, Lily is affectionate, friendly, and ready to bring joy to any home.
The Alabama National Fair may be happening nearby, but the Bullock County Schools Child Nutrition Program is bringing the excitement home! This week, we’re serving up “The Greatest Lunch on Earth” featuring fair-inspired foods, themed decorations, and plenty of smiles. Photo source Facebook.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The citizens of Union Springs made their voices heard on Tuesday, September 23, as they voted in a closely contested runoff election that decided two key leadership positions for the city.
Ronald “Llep” Smith was elected as the new Mayor of Union Springs, narrowly defeating mayoral candidate Brian Agnew by just six votes. The razor-thin margin underscored the importance of every ballot cast in shaping the city’s future.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In last week’s Union Springs Police Department report, a correction is needed. Cpl. K. Lewis was not arrested as previously stated. Instead, he was the arresting officer in the cases involving Jamario Harris and Racquel Echols.
This week, the Union Springs Police Department has continued working diligently to keep the community safe and maintain order.
By Felicia Farnsworth
New Direction Childcare Facility has reached an exciting new milestone by earning a Four-Star Rating in the Alabama Quality STARS Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). This marks a significant step forward for the center, which previously held a Three-Star Rating.
Submitted by Barbara McLaurine
The Bullock County Historical Society (BCHS) will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, October 12, at the Union Springs Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Non-members of the BCHS are encouraged to attend and become part of the Society’s goal of Historic Preservation of our diverse culture and unique Churches, Public Buildings, business buildings, and homes.
Press Release
Union Springs — A brand-new cultural series debuts in Bullock County this fall, and it begins right at the dinner table. The Tourism Council of Bullock County and the Red Door Theatre are proud to announce the launch of Alabama Voices, an engaging series of public presentations that celebrate the state’s rich heritage through the lenses of food, art, sports, and storytelling.