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Aug 04, 2026 03:23PM
From 149-acre wildfires to hurricane floodwaters, Effingham County's EMA takes an all-hazards, boots-on-the-ground approach - forecasting the worst so no home is lost
Aug 04, 2026 03:07PM ● By Jan Southern
Our Annual Veterans/First Responder issue
Aug 04, 2026 01:49PM
Detective Jessica Rahn and Investigator Thomas Rahn teach Effingham County's free R.A.D. self-defense course, empowering women through awareness, avoidance and hands-on training
Aug 04, 2026 12:59PM
Bloomingdale cyclist Michael J. Jordan, 73, rode 950 miles to Washington, D.C., in 11 days honoring American Gold Star Mothers and raising awareness of the price of freedom.
Jun 03, 2026 03:36AM
A nearly 100-year-old Springfield home built by widow Anna Shearouse during the Great Depression finds new life as Vision Financial, preserving history for future generations.
Jun 02, 2026 02:37PM
Springfield Mayor Ricky Eilerman shares his vision for responsible growth, historic preservation, local business success, and building a thriving community rooted in connection.
Apr 15, 2026 05:19AM
Celebrate the resilience and vision of Effingham County’s leading women. These entrepreneurs share the wisdom and grit behind their community impact.
Apr 08, 2026 04:00PM
Meet the women behind Healthy City 360, a volunteer initiative reimagining health in Rincon. Through free classes and education, they are building a stronger, healthier community.
Apr 08, 2026 03:00PM
Springfield native Dr. Lauren Oglesby opens Magnolia Primary Care. Double board-certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, she provides personal, transparent rural healthcare to her hometown.
Feb 04, 2026 12:00PM
When historic flooding destroyed their farm, Effingham’s FCS Equestrian Center was lifted by the very community it had served for decades—proof that kindness always finds its way back.
