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The origin of the dream
Community pays tribute to Dr. King
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Above, Seth Lynch, Shamar Lamar and Jonathan Conyers eagerly await candy being distributed during Mondays Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Springfield. For more from Mondays events, visit community.effinghamherald.net. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
As Gregory Brunson looked around the room at the Effingham County administrative complex, he took note of what he saw and let those in attendance know — blacks and whites seated next to one another. Brunson was the keynote speaker for Monday morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance breakfast, sponsored by the MLK Committee and Local Organization for Voters’ Equality. “We have come a long, long way,” said Brunson, pastor of Rincon’s Church of the Harvest.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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)
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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