By Fasiri Ellison
Why I’m a sneakerhead:
There is a new movie out called “Air” based on Nike recruiting the G.O.A.T., (Michael Jordan) to be the face of its company. The then-largely unknown shoe company initially projected his shoe to generate $3 million in sales in four years. Today, Air Jordan generates $3 million every five hours. The Nike Air Jordan is the most popular shoe … ever.
Devotional:
By Margaret Buford Jones
During American Education Week, on Tuesday November 14, 2023, retirees paid a visit to Bullock County High School. The Retirees enjoyed meeting and talking with the principal, teachers, and students while observing them in action. This brought back many fond memories.
This was the first on campus visit in four years. The pandemic prevented such interactions. The visit ended with lunch from the school’s salad bar, compliments of Association President James Cooks.
Bullock County students Rose Ryan-Ulver and Laura Lee Putnam attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. Forty-five counties from all over Alabama were represented. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for ninth and tenth graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Bullock County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit.
Front row, left to right Bullock County Jail Deputies, Tracy Nickens, Kaneatcia Davis, Major Lisa Turpin, Carolyn Pruitt, Bullock County Courthouse Security Guards, David Swift, Curtis Pritchett. Second row, left to right, Chief Deputy Roderick Rover, Sheriff Raymond Rodgers, Deputy Melvin Grooms. Third row, left to right, Deputy Kervin Lewis, Deputy Linda Penn, Deputy Alexander Swanson. Not pictured Bullock County Jail Deputy Kedeem Morris. (Photo submitted by Barbara McLaurine)
By Felicia Farnsworth
Bullock County schools celebrated Thanksgiving with an early meal on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Each public school served a rendition of Thanksgiving favorites. The students ate turkey with brown gravy and dressing, turnip greens, mashed sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, baked apple slices, and cranberry sauce. Their meals were accompanied by their choice of milk or juice and for dessert a miniature pumpkin pie.
By Dr. Mary Hobson
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Alabama Open Shooting Dog Championship has been underway at Conecuh Station Plantation in Bullock County. Alabama Field Trial Association President, Hunter McDuffie welcomed all the field trials prior to the first day of season and thanked the local businesses who have sponsored this year's Field Trials.
Bullock County Career and technical Center offers Bullock County students the opportunity to learn a trade masterfully, which allows the student to succeed in their adult life after high school.
Meet “Sela,” our cat of the week. Sela is a two and a half year old spayed female domestic short hair. She's up to date on all of her shots including rabies. Sela is extremely calm and prefers to snuggle up on your lap or sit in her window basket and watch the youngsters play. She'd be a great cat for a smaller home with maybe a human or two to call her own. If you're interested in meeting Ms. Sela or some of her kitty companions, we are running a special on kitty adoptions through the end of the year.
By Felicia Farnsworth
The Bullock County Art Guild is beautifying downtown Union Springs for the Christmas Seasons. Starting with the corner building of Prairie Street next to Hembree Furniture. These windows are being painted as a toy store. The Art Guild has several buildings on the schedule to be painted this year, some that are new to the list. Be sure to keep an eye out for all the new window paintings done by Bullock County’s very own Black Belt Artists!
