Staff Reports
On May 22, Wesley McKinnon received 60 years for each of the three reckless murder charges, to be served consecutively, and an additional 20 years for the other charges, totaling 200 years in Chambers County, Alabama, for his involvement in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a tragic crash, killing three people. McKinnon, age 21, had previously entered a blind guilty plea on April 30 to multiple charges stemming from the incident.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Commissioner John McGowan, spokesperson for the Annual Ka’Shaad Hurts Memorial Scholarship, along with Kristy Hurts, Ka’Shaad’s aunt, presented scholarships and commemorative plaques to deserving students from South Highlands Middle School and Bullock County High School.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Midway Nutrition Center recognized two of its oldest and most dedicated members with a special ceremony, honoring their years of participation and commitment to the center. Each honoree received a commemorative plaque as a token of appreciation.
Staff Reports
Earlier this May, the Alabama New South Coalition hosted its 40th Annual Spring Membership Convention at the Maggie Street Dream Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The keynote speaker for the event was U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures, representing Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Staff Reports
Washington - Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, GA establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The canned beef stew item was produced on February 4, 2025. The following product is subject to recall:
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Wednesday, May 28, the Union Springs Carnegie Public Library, in collaboration with the Bullock County Art Guild, hosted a Jughead Art Class for children as part of its ongoing “Color Your World” Summer Reading Program.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, will allow residents to elect key city leaders. The positions of Mayor and all five City Council seats will be open for election. This presents a significant moment for citizens to engage in shaping the future of their community.
Submitted by Judge James E. Tatum
For the first time in several years, the Judge of Probate's Office will transition to a new vendor for in-office services. On Tuesday, June 3, the office will officially go live with Ingenuity, ending its long-standing partnership with Syscon. To prepare for the switch, clerks participated in a three-day training session from May 14–16. Representatives from Ingenuity will be on-site during the week of June 3 to support the transition.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In the early morning hours of Monday, May 19, a vehicle attempting to turn onto Conecuh Avenue from Peachburg Road struck the fire hydrant located at the corner in front of the Sunoco gas station. The impact caused significant damage, resulting in a broken hydrant and a major water leak.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 21, while most of Bullock County was still asleep, a tornado swept through part of Fitzpatrick, leaving several downed trees and widespread debris in its wake.
According to the National Weather Service, at approximately 4:19 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Union Springs and was moving east at 35 mph. The tornado warning included Union Springs, Franklin Field, Aberfoil, and Sedgefield.
