By T. Shepherd
Is your love of this community as rooted and deep as some of our founders?
The history of Union Springs is so deep and amazing. Union Springs was originally part of four counties: Pike, Macon, Barbour and Montgomery, before being combined to form what we call “Bullock County.” Can you imagine leaving family and property thousands of miles from here (Connecticut) - a land so different in culture, weather, terrain and even government structure?
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Children and Mentors Outdoors (CAMO) held their annual Field Day Shooting and Archery at Harris Park in Midway, AL. on Saturday, November 16. The weather made for a bright and sunshine-filled day for the seventeen children who participated in the three-hour event. Activities included learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow as well as a pellet gun and learning the proper safety measures to use when doing so.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullying remains a significant issue in Alabama, impacting children and teens across schools, communities, and online platforms. Defined as repeated, aggressive behavior meant to harm or intimidate, bullying can be verbal, physical, social, or cyber-based. It not only affects the victim but also creates a toxic environment for bystanders and the larger community.
Union Springs Elementary School third-grade students in Ms. Hernandez’s class had a chance to celebrate Election Day with a vote for their favorite cookie! On November 7, the students incorporated math standards with charting data and writing standards by completing an opinion piece about their preferred snack. They had fun while learning about the voting process and integrating lessons from multiple subjects. Photo submitted.
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Tuskegee University and the Department of Military Science inducted Colonel (Retired) Derek Streeter into its 2024 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Hall of Fame on Friday, November 8.
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The Bullock County Development Authority (BCDA) proudly presented a check for $15,000 to Beverly Grant, the librarian of the historic Union Springs Library. This grant will go toward maintaining and preserving one of only two Carnegie libraries remaining in the state of Alabama.
Henna came to our shelter as a young kitten, inquisitive and playful. She has since grown into a beautiful loving and gentle sweetheart. She’s easily recognizable in our grouping of kitties as she is our only gray tabby with a white underbelly. Her markings are as distinct as her personality. She is easygoing and never an instigator with the other kitties. She enjoys lounging in the sun in the catio and definitely is one of the first to greet people when they come to visit. Henna is a charmer!
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild gathered together at their normal meeting time of noon on November 7 at the Josephine Art Center in Union Springs for a quick meeting. Once the business portion of the meeting was complete, the local Black Belt Artists then made their way with their various artworks to the Union Springs Home Center where they displayed their artwork for the Open House event that occurred on Thursday, November 7 through Saturday, November 9.
Bullock County student Bella Chambers attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference on November 4-5 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential, and step into leadership roles. The event is for 9th and 10th graders. Sponsors are the Alabama Farmers Federation, Bullock County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit. Chambers attends Macon East Academy. From left are Alabama Farmers Federation’s Matthew Durdin and Chambers.
Willie Spears
