By Felicia Farnsworth
August 2023
By Felicia Farnsworth
By Kim Adams Graham
The Union Springs Police Department (USPD), after a short investigation, determined information regarding a homicide and developed a suspect, Joe Louis Hatcher. Hatcher was wanted in connection with a homicide on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in the 100 block of Locke Avenue. Hatcher is described as a black male, 51 years of age, 5’ 9” in height, and weighing approximately 250 lbs. Hatcher turned himself in to Union Springs Police Department on Monday, August 14, 2023, around 1:40 p.m.
By Kim Adams Graham
The Bullock County Sheriff’s Office needs help getting information about a home invasion.
Investigators say they responded to a home invasion of an elderly woman that happened around 2 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at a home on County Road 14.
By Felicia Farnsworth
This is the time of year that several afternoon storms pop up throughout the week. On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Union Springs and Bullock County experienced a severe thunderstorm that produced torrential downpours and straight-line winds so severe that several sections of the highways and county roads were under water. The straight-line winds caused several trees to uproot or break and lay across the roadways.
Hello everyone! My name is Panini and I am a three year old pitty mix. I was found on the streets and brought to the Bullock County Humane Society, where the nice people there cleaned me up, took care of my wounds, got all the critters off of me, and are now trying to find me my forever home. I am up to date on all of my shots as well as rabies. I am not spayed but I will be soon which is a blessing because I was what you would call a breeder and I don’t want to do that anymore. They say that I am heartworm positive but they are going to get me treated for it.
Mrs. Annie Lee Pickett was born on August 4, 1933. Mrs. Pickett celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, August 05, 2023 at the Union Springs Nutrition Center in Union Springs.
By J.D. Devine
Bullock County Schools (BCS) recently announced that Raven Crowell will serve as the Director of the school district’s Child Nutrition Program. Crowell brings a variety of career experience in nutrition as she serves the children of Bullock County in her new role.
David Padgett, Economic Developer for Bullock County has been appointed to the Alabama Electric Vehicle (EV) Advisory Group. Padgett serves on the Equity Considerations Subcommittee. The EV Advisory Group provides input, support, time and expertise to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) in developing the Alabama Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.
Scripture:
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil … and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” - Ephesians 6: 10, 11, and 15
By Caitlyn Benedik
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