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Carter named homecoming queen
Julia Carter
Julia Carter smiles after being crowned as Effingham County's 2020 homecoming queen by 2019 Homecoming Queen Kristian Ratliff at halftime of Friday's Howard-Effingham County football game at Rebel Field. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff

SPRINGFIELD - Julia Carter was named Effingham County's 2020 homecoming queen at halftime of Friday's Howard-Effingham County football game at Rebel Field.



Help Manna House Upgrade Its Parking Lot
Manna House
Friends of Manna House volunteers Theresa Gardner, left, and Kaye Shuman load food into vehicles to help distribute meals to families in need. Their efforts support the pantry’s mission to provide essential food and hope to the community. (Submitted photo)
Friends of Manna House is fundraising in August to renovate the busy food pantry parking lot. The community is invited to shop donated décor and support the project.
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