The police report involving the altercation with UAB student and LeShandra Johnson indicated Assault Third Degree under Alabama Code 1975, §13A-6-22(a)(1). Third degree assault in Alabama is considered a misdemeanor charge. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
By Felicia Farnsworth
One hundred and twenty five Bullock County second graders from Union Springs Elementary School cheered and counted down to the grand entrance of Libby Liberty™ on Friday, February 16, 2024. Wearing green paper crowns and waving tiny American flags, they showed their enthusiasm for the Super Citizen Program they’ll begin after the theatrical performance.
By Felicia Farnsworth
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Union Springs Herald received an anonymous tip from an outside source concerning an assault made on a UAB student by a Bullock County Board of Education candidate, LeShandra Johnson, who is currently running for Place 2 in the March 5th election.
By Kim Adams Graham
Sam Brooks from Still Crossroads in Bullock County, Alabama, just finished participating in The Florida Lineman Rodeo held on February 23-24, 2024. The rodeo was held in Jacksonville, Florida. This lineman competition brings electric lineworkers from all over the State of Florida together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Brooks works with Talquin Electric in Florida.
The Model Garden Club decorated one of the windows of Taylormade Boutique to welcome participants to the Annual Bird Dog Field Trials. The window displays a scaled down version of the original barn at Sedgefield. The replica is hand made of cardboard paper and popsicle sticks. In the front parking lot there is a miniature truck, trailer, and horse representing the many riders that come from across the country to ride in the trials. Tiny bales of hay with a cat and mouse are located near the main barn entrance and a second horse is co
By Ervin Mack
Scripture:
“For am I now trying to persuade people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” - Galatians 1:10
Devotional:
By Felicia Farnsworth
The City Sophisticate Boutique in downtown Union Springs, was transformed, almost magically, into an art studio for the Sip-N-Paint Party that was held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 2 until 4 p.m. The event had enough places for eleven guests and the hostess, Nazareth Reynolds Thornton, owner of City Sophisticate Boutique, to comfortably paint and sip for the two hour event.
By Felicia Farnsworth
In Montgomery, AL there is a group of people that keep Nat King Cole’s memory alive every day. The Nat King Cole Society is dear to one of our Bullock County Commissioners' hearts. Commissioner John McGowan is the President of the Society and has helped keep his memory and legacy alive and thriving, along with several other Bullock County members. “We celebrate Nat King Cole this Black History Month and wish to enlighten all generations with his soulful music,” Commented McGowan
This petite yet stunning girl is Townie! Townie has just been spayed, has her rabies and vaccinations and is now ready for her forever home. She’s hoping to find a house with a small family and maybe another kitty friend or a small gentle dog. She’s a calm and loving girl and would make a purrrrfect kitty companion.
The Model Garden Club met at the lovely home of Bebe Wilkerson in Fitzpatrick on February 20th. The hostesses were Bebe, Leanne Long and Bonnie Bailey. After the business meeting, delicious refreshments were served. Lastly, the program was tips on fresh flower arrangements. Each member brought cut flowers along with their flower vase. All of the flowers were put collectively in containers so each member could make their arrangement. As you can see from the photo, the arrangements were beautiful. The members had a fun time making their arr
