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Baby JJ's 4th Birthday Bash Car Show set
JJ Sessions
JJ Sessions, nearing his fourth birthday, is recovering from injuries sustained in a near-drowning incident in 2020. - photo by Submitted photo
Mark Lastinger
Effingham Herald
Published: Aug 4, 2022, 2:23 PM
SPRINGFIELD — Little by little, JJ Sessions is defying the odds. Each tiny improvement, however, comes with a cost that he and his family need help to pay.
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On the Field with the Rebel Regiment: Their Stories, Their Voices
Band
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
Published: Jul 30, 2025, 3:49 PM
Nine band leaders share what it takes to be part of Effingham County High School’s Rebel Regiment. From early mornings at band camp to the thrill of Friday night games and an upcoming trip to New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, their voices reveal discipline, friendship, and pride behind every beat and march.
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