By Felicia Farnsworth
September 2023
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.
By Kala R. Dennis
The 18th Annual Y. C. Nance Bullock County Achievers Awards Banquet Program, a hallmark event recognizing outstanding achievements and community service, took place on September 17, 2023 at South Highland Middle School in Union Springs, Alabama. The afternoon was a celebration of individuals and organizations committed to making a positive impact within the community.
By Danny Jackson, Sr., President of Bullock County Democratic Executive Committee
Bullock County Democratic Executive Committee (BCDEC) has taken a significant step towards the democratic process as they announce the beginning of candidates qualifying for the upcoming March 5, 2024, Democratic Primary. This process is vital for the selection of candidates vying for important local positions.
By Yancey Brown
Scripture:
“For I know the plans that I have for you.”
- Jeremiah 29:11
Devotional:
By Felicia Farnsworth
Nazareth Thornton is proving herself to be the hostess with the mostest! With two sold out events already under her belt for 2023, we are on the edge of our seats to see what she has planned for future events.
The Red Door Theatre celebrated 20 Years on September 21, 2023, at Dream Field Farms. Nearly three hundred guests were treated to a delicious array of food and a show by Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South. Guests began arriving at the Farm before 5:30 p.m., anxious for the evening to begin. They were greeted by a beautiful fall farm setting decorated with pumpkins and ferns. A large tent with candlelit tables also housed the food displayed beautifully by Chef Jackson Smith, Cathy Ellis, and the staff at Dream Field Farms. The food was served from 6:00 P.m.
By Darius Cates
On September 22, the Hornets headed down to Midland City to face the Warriors of Dale County High School. Both teams wanted to get their second win of the season. Bullock County came into the game trying to regroup from the 50-0 loss to Andalusia. Dale County attempted to get a win on their homecoming after losing their previous three games.
From start to finish B.C. was hitting on all cylinders of the game. The running game was
Look who will be available soon, Romeo! This stunning and sweet boy will be available for adoption in the middle of October 2023. If you are looking for an awesome snuggler, a house kitty, with maybe a little supervised outside playtime then Romeo might just be the one for your family. He has an unusual coloring, more of a buff tan than a true orange and is what we call mid-length fur as he has a bushy tail and slightly thicker coat than a domestic short hair.
By Felicia Farnsworth
Hiram “Hank” Williams was born 100 years ago on September 17, 1923 in the small rural community of Mount Olive, Alabama. At a young age he learned to sing in a little church in the community. He was raised in Georgiana from 1930-1934 where his boyhood home is still located, is preserved and serves as a museum. Williams lived in Greenville, Alabama from 1934-1937 and then moved to Montgomery where he met his mentor, Rufus “Tee-Tot” Payne and his career took off from there.