By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Humane Society will be offering a Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic again this fall (2024). In partnership with Tuskegee University and through help from Grants received from the Black Belt Foundation, they are once again able to offer limited “reduced cost” spay and neuter to the public requiring assistance.
Staff Reports
Patricia Powell McCurdy, the State Lands Director for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), addressed the Bullock County Commission on Tuesday, September 24 with an Update and Overview of Recent Activities at the Wehle Land Conservation Center.
By T. Shepherd
By Willie Spears
Introduction
By Felicia Farnsworth
The September equinox, also known as the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, marks a moment of celestial significance. It signals the beginning of fall, ushering in cooler weather, changing leaves, and shorter days. But what is the connection between the fall season and the September equinox? And why do these two events occur at the same time each year? Understanding the relationship between them involves exploring the science of Earth's movements and the changes they bring to our seasons.
By Union Springs Mayor Roderick Clark
Last Monday, September 16, our community suffered the loss of Bullock County resident, Roosevelt Harris, known to those closest to him as “Combo,” due to gun violence. Mr. Harris, a 2006 graduate of Bullock County High School, dedicated his life to being the backbone of his community through entrepreneurship, being a stakeholder, and giving back, monetarily, to his community through various jobs.
By Felicia Farnsworth
A man recently on the most wanted list for the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department has turned himself in, effectively putting an end to three day manhunt. Dalvin Deshun Mitchell, 32 of Pike Road, who was wanted in connection with the murder of Roosevelt Harris on Monday, September 16, surrendered to law enforcement officers on Thursday, September 19
Union Springs Firemen testing and servicing fire hydrants around Union Springs this past Saturday, September 21, 2024. Photo submitted by Fire Chief Rob Cameron.
By Faye Gaston
During the Summer months, the Chunnenuggee Garden Club took a break from monthly meetings to enjoy lunch together away from Bullock County. The July luncheon was at the Red’s Little School House Restaurant in Grady, AL. Those who attended and enjoyed the country-style buffet were Sharon Capps, Barbara Cox, Faye Gaston, Kayren Pittman, and Sadie Pugh.
By Faye Gaston
One of the most inspiring worship services of my life was the 175th Anniversary Celebration of the First Baptist Church of Union Springs on September 8. I felt like I had glimpsed what Heaven will be like by seeing so many people I had not seen in decades and experiencing the powerful worship of God with a large crowd.
