October 2023

25 October, 2023

BCH held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Mobile Healthcare Unit

By Felicia Farnsworth

Amanda Trawick, Chief Executive Officer for the Bullock County Hospital (BCH) along with the Bullock County Healthcare Authority hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mobile Healthcare Unit on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The ceremony started promptly at 11:00 a.m. with William Hodge, Chair for the Bullock County Healthcare Authority, welcoming a crowd of city, county, state, and healthcare officials.

25 October, 2023

Tristatz manages $2.7 Million in American Rescue Plan funds

By Felicia Farnsworth

Tristatz is an Alabama based company that has been providing specialized service over the last nineteen years. Tristatz has served the Bullock County Commission since 2021 and has served the City of Union Springs for the last two years and has helped city and county officials manage American Rescue Plan Funds.

25 October, 2023

Eagle Volleyballers are State Champs!

By Midge Putnam

The Conecuh Springs (CSCS) Eagles Varsity Volleyball team earned their first NCAA Division 1 Volleyball Championship in Oxford, AL on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

After rolling through their regular season region undefeated, the Eagles entered the Final Four Tournament as the number-one seed. “The girls fought hard all year and put in the work at practice every day,” said Coach Jessie Adams. “They were all in, and it paid off in the end. I am so proud of them.”

25 October, 2023

Bullock County Humane Society Pet of the Week

Did anyone say “kittens?” Well, we’ve got them at the Bullock County Humane Society, now ready for adoption! As we’re currently running our fall special for spay and neuter in partnership with Tuskegee University, we’re well on our way to having ALL of our in house kitties fully vaccinated, with rabies and having been spayed/neutered. This group of four lovely babies (Magnus, Maximillian, Mongoose, and Morweena) are just a few that are ready for adoption today!

25 October, 2023

Bullock County Historical Society quarterly meeting

By Barbara McLaurine

The Bullock County Historical Society (BCHS) held its quarterly meeting October 8, at the Union Springs Presbyterian Church. President Dean Spratlan conducted the meeting asking for reports on the Log Cabin restoration and Pauly Jail. Historical Society is still seeking donations for the Log Cabin restoration that can be mailed to P O Box 563, Union Springs, Alabama 36089.

25 October, 2023

Chilly’s ICE Cool Band Wins Second Place in Competition

Chilly’s ICE Cool Band attended the October 21, 2023 Marching Band Competition that was held at Alabama State University. The small community band was the only one of its kind who participated and they went home with the Second Place Trophy! Congratulations!

25 October, 2023

Pep Rally for Jesus held

By Kim Adams Graham

Bullock County Head Football Coach Jeremy Vines had his football players attend a Pep Rally for Jesus at Thornton-Foster Stadium sponsored by Jenks Parker and the Parker Foundation. The event featured Christian Recording Artist Vance Watt from St. Louis, Missouri and Coach Willie Spears.