Springfield News

Two drug suspects were in custody Thursday after crack cocaine was sold to undercover agents late Wednesday night during a drug operation in southern Effingham County.

Two auto theft suspects are in custody after leading deputies on a chase late Tuesday afternoon in a car which was reported stolen in South Carolina.

MICE MAY HOLD KEY TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE -Recently, scientists at the Weill Cornell Medical School were able to recreate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in mice, leading some to believe that a breakthrough in treating the ailment could be just around the corner.

The developer of the new Harveys Supermarket under construction in Springfield said he expects the store to open before Christmas.

There is no longer any hope of there being a Ford dealership in Effingham County.

Up until last week Joe Taylor was hoping that he would keep his job as the chief mechanic at Springfield Ford.

Lester Casey Griffin, 22, of Springfield was arrested Tuesday and charged in the death of a 3-year-old toddler.

The days of buying a new Ford vehicle in Effingham County are apparently over. Ford Motor Co.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a 22 year old man has been arrested for the murder of a 2 year old.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Springfield police are probing the death of a 2-year-old child who died at home Sunday afternoon.

Effingham County commissioners delayed setting the millage rate and approving next year's budget at a called meeting Friday morning.

Fireworks will begin shortly after dark. Patrick Donahue Editor pdonahue@effinghamherald.net 912-826-5012 The show will go on Saturday night in Springfield.

Jacan Brown, 47, died Monday, June 15, 2009. Funeral services were Saturday at Royal Temple Holiness Church in Guyton.

The annual fireworks show presented by the city of Springfield will take place Saturday at Effingham County High School.

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority is short a member with the resignation last week of Delmons White.

SPRINGFIELD a ' An Effingham County man charged in the slayings of his father and brother has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church, 1625 Fort Howard Road, Rincon, will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Daniel Smith with the Rincon Fire department and Springfield Fire Chief Bubba Rahn compete in a watermelon eating constest at the Muscular Dystrophy's annual summer camp VIP day at New Ebenezer.

Voters in Effingham County municipalities will cast ballots for mayor in both Springfield and Rincon in November, as well as council seats in all three cities.

Plans for the new Harveys Supermarket at 1451 Ga. 21 N., are moving forward with requests for sign variances on the council agenda Tuesday night.