By Felicia Farnsworth
This past week was a very productive one for the Union Springs Police Department and the Bullock County Sheriff Department who made three major arrests in three separate cases.
On January 12, 2024 at approximately 7:30 p.m. the USPD dispatch received a 911 call stating the B.P. Gas Station on Conecuh Ave West in Union Springs had been robbed at gunpoint. On January 30, 2024, Elizer Monroe, 29, of Union Springs was arrested for robbery in connection to this case.
David Padgett, Economic Development Director of Bullock County, is pleased to announce his recent appointment to the board of directors of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA). His extensive experience and dedication to advancing economic growth make him a valuable addition to the organization.
By Felicia Farnsworth
If you drove past the Bullock County Hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, you probably saw the pretty pink and white Mobile Mammography vehicle sitting in the Administrative Building parking lot, adjacent to BCH, located at 103 West Conecuh Ave, Union Springs. The bus is nicknamed “Joy” in honor of The Joy of Life Foundation who worked closely with the Montgomery Breast Center on the project. Joy will be available to patients in Bullock County every last Tuesday of the month.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild held their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Josephine Coffee/Cafe Art Center in Union Springs at 12 p.m. Phillip Duvic, Art Guild President, started the meeting promptly at 12:01 p.m., followed by the approval of the January minutes. The Treasurer, Mary Chapman, gave her report and stated that two members still owed dues for this year.
By Darius Cates
Congratulations to Bullock County High School’s #1, Trevone “Quint” Palmer, on achieving this career high milestone, finishing the regular season, 2023-2024! (Facebook photo)
Congratulations to our Health Occupations Students of American for advancing to the State-Qualifying event! We are proud of you all! Seniors from left are Fredricka Douglas, Tniah Allen, Zykerria Williams and Tyherra Faniel. (Facebook photo)
Diamond is the highlight pet of the week! This spunky girl has been at the shelter far too long, over 2 years to be exact! As the longest resident, she enjoys tummy rubs, treats, walking on the leash, learning new commands, and playing with anyone who will play with her, including other dogs. Diamond has been spayed, is heartworm negative, and up to date on all of her shots including rabies.
By Jeffery Moore
During my experience, I encountered the pleasure of assisting homeowners with the control of Plum Curculio (PC). Plum curculio is a small snout beetle, sometimes known as a weevil. The PC causes problems with fruit trees such as apples, peaches, plums, and cherries. With prevention, researchers have stated that if plum curculio is not controlled at an early stage, 85% of the fruit will be destroyed at harvest time. The adult and the larvae have chewing mouthparts which can cause damage to fruits.
By DeAndre Jordan
Scripture:
“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” - 1 Corinthians 9:24 KJV
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