By Faye Gaston
The Bullock County Christmas tree will be decorated at the entrance of the Courthouse during the first week of December. This is not an ordinary Christmas tree. The theme is “Every Light is a Prayer for Peace.” Garden clubs throughout Alabama will be decorating a public Christmas tree with this theme. This is a reminder to pray for peace and for our military.
News Release
Montgomery – Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premier deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to showcase your best buck again this year.
ALBBAA is sponsoring its Big Buck Photo Contest for the 14th consecutive year, and the winner will be determined by online voting.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Red Door Theatre in Union Springs is closing out its 2025 season with Ring of Fire, an energetic musical celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Johnny Cash. Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and directed by Kim Mason, the production will run December 4–7 at the historic venue located at 101 N. Prairie Street.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Police Department reported a peaceful Thanksgiving holiday while maintaining safety throughout the city.
Sgt. Cummings responded to two incident reports and issued four tickets along with three warnings. Officer Adamson filed one I/O report and one private property report. Both Cpl. Lewis and Lt. Lewis reported no activity for the week.
Submitted By Mona Pritchett
Conecuh Springs Christian School is pleased to announce that its students and community members assembled forty shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Thanks to the generosity of those who gave, these forty gifts will be delivered to children around the world. Each shoebox gift provides joy and an opportunity to share the message of Christ and the gift of eternal life with the recipients.
Meet Millie, a charming mixed-breed girl of about six years old who is as sweet as apple pie. She’s affectionate, playful, and carries herself with a relaxed, friendly demeanor around other dogs. Petite and full of personality, Millie is more than ready to be pampered and loved. What she wants most is a family to call her own.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Submitted by Carla Elston, County Extension Director, Bullock County
By Felicia Farnsworth
The First Baptist Church of Union Springs is celebrating another record-breaking year of generosity as Bullock County residents came together to support Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that sends shoebox gifts to children in need across the globe.
This candid photo shows city crews installing Christmas lights along Prairie Street in downtown Union Springs. With the holidays quickly approaching, the Christmas spirit is already shining bright in town. Photo by Joyce Perrin.
