By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild held its February meeting at the Josephine Art Center on Thursday, February 5, at noon. Six members and four guests were in attendance.
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Members of the Chunnenugge Garden Club took proactive steps to protect the pansies planted in front of the Red Door Theater ahead of a deep freeze during the final week of January. In an effort to shield the flowers from the harsh winter temperatures, the beds were carefully covered with straw.
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Union Springs – On Thursday, January 29, U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) joined state and local officials and hundreds of community members at the first-ever Bullock County Resource Summit at Bullock County High School. The event, which was hosted by the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs, was created to provide free food, career resources, public health information, winter preparedness tools, and direct federal and state casework assistance to residents of Alabama’s 2nd District.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held Monday, February 2, at First United Methodist Church, with assistance from Union Springs Presbyterian Church, bringing together local leaders, clergy, and residents for a morning of fellowship, prayer, and community connection.
The breakfast and program began promptly at 7:00 a.m., with approximately 40 attendees enjoying a hearty meal that included quiche, mixed fruit, grits, bacon, and biscuits, along with coffee, water, or orange juice.
By Felicia Farnsworth
As February marks Black History Month, communities across the nation pause to reflect on the individuals whose courage and leadership helped shape American history. In Union Springs, one such figure is Benjamin F. Royal, a Reconstruction-era statesman whose life and work left a lasting imprint on Bullock County and Alabama.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Union Springs Elementary School is celebrating as its Principal, Kelia Browder, has been named Alabama’s Principal of the Year by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) Administrator Division. This prestigious honor recognizes Browder’s dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to her students and staff.
Boston may not hear every word you say, but he listens with his whole heart. The one-year-old pup came to the Bullock County Humane Society as a stray on July 5, 2025, and has spent much of his young life waiting for a family of his own. Shelter staff have since discovered that Boston is deaf or hard of hearing, often sleeping through his name being called or other dogs barking. Despite this, his affectionate personality and playful spirit shine through.
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Felicia Farnsworth
As farmers and communities face growing economic, weather-related, and safety challenges, the Bullock County Extension Program is offering two public training sessions in February aimed at strengthening local agriculture and improving community threat awareness.
By Jeffery Moore
As property owners walk their land and take stock of flowering plants, lawns, and fruit and nut trees, many are reflecting on challenges faced during the previous growing season. Issues such as fruit loss, reduced quality, and, in some cases, complete crop failure affected both types of production. These setbacks often carry significant economic consequences for homeowners, underscoring the importance of effective management and planning for the year ahead.