By Felicia Farnsworth
On Wednesday, April 17, a Clear Water Solutions (CWS) crew began repairs on a busted water line on Ellis Street. The crew began their work at approximately 9 a.m. that morning and by 4 p.m. they had found the problem and were doing what was needed to find the solution for the repair.
Congratulations to the members of Bullock County Career Technical Center's (CTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for their participation and outstanding performance at the Alabama FBLA State Leadership Competition in Mobile, AL on April 18 -19, 2024.
Beth High of Perote, AL and Joyce Perrin of Union Springs traveled to Opelika, AL to attend the Garden Club of Alabama, Inc. Annual Convention on Monday, April 15. High and Perrin are lifetime members of the Garden Club of Alabama (GCA). Perrin is also an active member of Chunnenuggee Garden Club in Union Springs.
By Queen Mother, Dr. Sandra Ross, The WCM /The Gambia, PIO Projects, Administrator
Amid scores of congratulatory accolades from around the globe, The World Conference of Mayors, Inc., (WCM), today launched its 40th anniversary celebration. “WCM was founded by mayors who set out to make a difference by helping improve the quality of life in our communities,” Founding WCM President, and former Tuskegee AL Mayor, now City Councilman, Hon. Johnny Ford explained.
Bullock County High School Students recently attended the Agriculture (AG) Career Day at Landmark Park in Dothan, Alabama which was organized by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University. During this exciting event, our Future Farmers of America members had the opportunity to dive into the world of agriculture and explore various career paths in the industry.
By Deniece Moss
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
I absolutely love shoes, and it’s a passion that runs deep within me. It all started during my childhood when I would proudly sport Andre Agassi shoes. I loved all the different colors that were available. Those were the days when every step I took made me feel like I was channeling the spirit of a tennis champion. Those shoes became a symbol of my childhood and the joy and energy they brought me.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Rumors of the Bullock County Hospital (BCH) have spread widely throughout Bullock County, however, Chief Nursing Officer, Amanda Trawick assures that the Hospital is not closing, however, they are becoming a Rural Emergency Hospital. “I am hoping to lay the rumors to rest about us closing. We are transitioning to become a Rural Emergency Hospital. In order to do this, we did have to close our Adult Psych and Geriatric Psych programs,” stated Trawick.
By Felicia Farnsworth
A heated topic arose at the last Bullock County Board of Education (BOE) meeting held on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The topic in question; “Do we keep the Pre-K program open at Union Springs Elementary School?” Decisions have not been set in stone. After a conversation with BOE President, LaDerrick Caldwell, he ensures that the decision has not been reached on the cancellation of the Pre-K program, but it is a probability that may happen.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Last Wednesday’s storms hit Union Springs throughout the evening and into the late hours of the night. Several citizens in our community suffered damage from the storm, but it was mostly minimal damage compared to some.
Ms. Faye Gaston woke up and went about her normal routine on Thursday morning not noticing, at first, that the once beautiful tree that stood tall in her backyard, was now laying on its side and had crushed her two car garage that was built the same year as her home, in 1910.
It's April and due to the rise and fall of the weather, we don't know how we need to dress. Should we dress in Spring attire or mild Winter attire? Springtime temperatures are different almost every day. In fashion, there are so many styles and options that you can wear and still be on trend and stay comfortable, especially pants. Variations of pants are still popular, this season, the “Chit and Chatter” has been about Capri pants making a comeback.
