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MLK Jr. Observance Day goes on despite COVID-19
Rev. Dr. Leo Burns
The Rev. Dr. Leo Burns, grand marshal, speaks during Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day celebration at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Springfield. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Mark Lastinger
Effingham Herald
Published: Jan 19, 2021, 2:00 PM
SPRINGFIELD — The spectators were confined to their vehicles because of COVID-19. The contagious disease did nothing to restrain the enthusiasm for the occasion, however.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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