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Crowds greet the 4th
glowsticks
Jasmine,9, Javaris, 10, and Josh Pelote, 11, swing their green and purple glowsticks in anticipation of the Springfield annual fireworks show Saturday evening. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
Staff Report
Updated: Jul 5, 2010, 11:24 PM
Published: Jul 5, 2010, 11:30 PM

Effingham County was full of patriotism over the Independence Day weekend. Friday kicked off with Rincon's Star Spangled Spectacular in the Lowe's parking lot. Then Saturday morning was the Rincon Fourth of July Parade. Saturday night, thousands showed up as Springfield blasted off its spirit with an explosive fireworks show at Effingham County High School. 

 

See our Community Page today and tomorrow as we upload photos from each event! 
Will Moseley Talks Small-Town Roots, Guitar, and Life After ‘American Idol’
Moseley interview
Will Moseley started playing guitar in college after a Christmas gift sat untouched for years — a moment that would eventually set him on the path from Hazlehurst to ‘American Idol’ and a music career. (Submitted photo)
Gail Parsons
Updated: Aug 13, 2025, 8:06 PM
Published: Aug 13, 2025, 8:08 PM
Read our in-depth interview with country music star Will Moseley as he opens up about growing up in a small Georgia town, finding his voice on “American Idol,” and his music journey ahead of his sold-out concert Friday at the Mars Theatre in Springfield.
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