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:
Staff Reports
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.
Willie Spears
Mrs. Law was my first African American teacher. She was strict, firm and five foot three inches tall. Those are things I remember. I also remember her making us sit down next to her desk and recite our multiplication tables number by number. One times one is one. One times two is two. All the way to 9 times ten is twelve is one hundred and eight. You talk about nerve-racking.
Staff Reports
Union Springs Mayor Roderick Clark had this to say in a statement made to the Union Springs Herald, “To the citizens of Union Springs, my heart is heavy with the continuous loss of our residents, young and old. Our community has been faced with some of the same challenges for years surrounding illegal shot houses and the activities that go on in and around them. Enough is enough!!!
