Staff Reports
The City of Union Springs held their regular meeting on Monday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the basement of the Bullock County Courthouse. After a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and all city council-persons were present. Both the hearing minutes and council minutes from the April 7 meeting were approved followed by Councilman Murry taking item 4: Purchasing of body Cameras, off the agenda.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Union Springs Carnegie Public Library celebrated Easter with a fun and exciting Easter Egg Contest at the beginning of April. “The Easter Egg contest was a huge success, and we want to thank all who participated. Children can come pick up their eggs,” said Beverly “Honey” Grant, the library’s dedicated librarian. The grand prize winners were Khalei Flintroy, Armani McClendon, and Mil Slandine.
By Suzanne Forrer
The Model Garden Club met on April 15 in Union Springs at The Josephine Art Center, owned by Joyce Perrin. Hostesses for the monthly meeting were Betty Maxwell and Suzanne Forrer. Following a brief business meeting, Master Gardener Janell Diggs did a presentation on Cooking with Rosemary.
Meet Midori, a curious, affectionate, playful, smart cat. Midori is a stunning Lynx Point Siamese with a big personality. She is curious, loving, and still quite playful for being approximately two years old. Midori has been spayed, is up to date on her vaccines, and is looking for a forever home. She is good with other cats, but would just as easily transition to being a solo kitty in someone’s home.
By Felicia Farnsworth
A high-speed chase through Bullock County came to a dramatic end Thursday afternoon when a juvenile suspect was apprehended in the backyard of a Peachburg Road residence—just steps away from the Union Springs Herald and Adams Pecan offices.
By Felicia Farnsworth
April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of child maltreatment and promoting efforts to protect vulnerable children. In Alabama, child abuse remains a pressing concern, with thousands of cases reported annually.
By Darlene McGaw
On your first or next visit to Washington, D.C., make sure your itinerary includes a visit to the Thurgood Marshall Center for Services and Heritage (1816 12th St NW). When you enter the building, the old YMCA, you will notice historical artifacts of the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court, Justice Thurgood Marshall, but the best is yet to come.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Spring has officially arrived at the Union Springs Carnegie Public Library—with the joyful arrival of baby chicks! Librarian Beverly “Honey” Grant, along with library staff and volunteers, has been incubating nearly twenty eggs in a cozy setup on a small table in the library, welcoming the season in the sweetest way.
Staff Reports
Conecuh Springs Christian School was the proud host of the Alabama Christian Athletic Association Compound and Senior Genesis Archery Championship on Friday, April 11. The event brought together eleven schools from across the state to compete in a spirited display of skill and sportsmanship.
Ginger is a Husky mix, with one blue eye and one brown, who has been at the shelter for over a year and a half. She is great with other dogs at the shelter. We use her to see how other dogs do with being around another dog. Ginger enjoys getting to spend time out of her kennel and playing in the play yard with the other pups. She is heartworm negative, up to date on her shots, she is spayed, and currently on flea and heartworm prevention. She is an energetic, young girl who is in search of a happy life with a loving family or person.
