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Effingham's Best Music Mix, Local News and Sports Leader: The X Radio 97.9 XFM

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  • Madigan Sentenced to Prison
  • One Person Dead, Four Others Injured at the “S” Curves After Crash West of Effingham (UPDATE)
  • “No Kings” Protest Held in Effingham
  • “No Kings” Protest to be Held in Effingham Saturday
  • Clay Board Learns of Animal Control Officer Resignation
  • Shelby Board Finalizes Three-Year Contract w/Employees

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  • Shelby County Senior Legion Post 611 Finishes Third At Trenton Tourney
  • Florida Leads Stanley Cup Final
  • J.J. Spaun Captures U.S. Golf Open
  • Jared Nelson Wins Two-Wheel Drive Trucks Grand Invitational
  • Red Sox Shock The MLB World By Trading Rafael Devers
  • Kirkwood Rallies Late To Win Bommarito Automotive Group 500

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  • June 16, 2025
    Aging in Place Clinic: Pilot Program
  • June 16, 2025
    Sports Physicals at SBL locations
  • June 16, 2025
    ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
  • June 16, 2025
    First Christian Church Soccer Camp
  • June 16, 2025
    Red Cross Blood Drives in June

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