•April 8, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday), locals and children from near and far converged on the Sullivan Heritage Woods property, anticipating the annual Easter Egg hunt, even as a few drizzles of rain sporadically fell, but thankfully, no storm emerged to ruin the day. Amongst the festivities, there was a 50/50 drawing, a drawing for eight new children’s bicycles (two per age group), an adult gift basket drawing, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and multiple local food and beverage vendors were on site.
On Wednesday, April 1st, the Sullivan High School student blood drive committee was at the Sullivan American Legion, working to sign in and help with their twice yearly scholarship blood drive fundraiser. All monies raised at this blood drive go to The American Red Cross scholarship. Their target was 30 people donating blood, and they were well on their way to realizing their goal.
Marsha Kirby, student council advisor, oversaw the students through this fundraising effort, conducting sign-ups and acting as the point of contact for the American Red Cross for this scholarship drive. Snacks and T-shirts were provided to donors for their generosity.
•April 8, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On March 31st at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, attorneys Marlena Johnson and Cristina Kinsella from Soyland Access to independent Living (SAIL) held a free civil rights workshop for the community titled, “Equip for Equality.” This workshop provided an introduction and overview to Equip for Equality and their civil rights team, special education clinic information, a very information-rich presentation on Americans with Disabilities (ADA) rights, and ended with a questions and discussion period.
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•April 8, 2026•
by DM Williamee
In 2024, the FBI estimated that over two thousand cyberattacks were reported daily in the U.S., roughly one attack every 40 seconds, costing over $16 billion dollars in reported losses. The vast majority of these were automated, such as phishing and malware, rather than targeted breaches. As AI advances, so does the speed of the bad actors using tech for nefarious purposes.
Malware, phishing, ransomware, MITM, DDoS, and social engineering are the most common types of cyber attacks. Many people have heard these terms, less are vaguely aware of how these threats work, and most people do not know or consistently use best practices (hygiene) to keep their data safe. For bad actors, a big payday can be like shooting fish in a barrel. It’s not just individual consumers who are at risk; large corporations have been found to have holes in their security as well. To view some of the cyber attacks in 2026 thus far, visit https://tech.co/news/data-breaches-updated-list. Cyber threats and criminals are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, on a larger scale, and far more quickly than threats can be identified and neutralized.
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•April 8, 2026•
Op Ed by DM Williamee
With the advent of dial-up in the everyday household, youth and adults alike were quickly obsessed with what this new ‘magic box’ was capable of. The cosmic excitement before this was when the graphics, player options, and newer stylized game controllers for video games like Halo and Grand Theft Auto became more pixelated. I, however, was the mean mom. Having used the internet in the workplace, I quickly became aware that now you could literally strike a few keys and click a mouse and have the world at your feet, whether via instant messaging (with people you had to trust were who they said they were), Ask Jeeves, or email. And that was the problem.
My economics professor told my class that if something was either 100% free or too easy to obtain, we were likely either the bait or the end product. How true, so many years later in this AI age, that his words of advice have proven to be true. As the mean mom, I had a 30-30-30 rule in my home. 30 minutes reading, 30 minutes gameplay or television (pick one), and 30 minutes on the computer, placed in the dining room so I could keep an eye on who was doing what, and when. Reading was not optional. No reading, no magic box time. My teen and ‘tween daughters let me know how cruel and unfair I was frequently, loudly, and even argued that I was stunting their tech growth and education. I reminded them that an hour of interfacing with something non-human each day was my hard line. Take it or leave it, my house, my rules. They, of course, took it.
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•April 8, 2026•
by DM Willaimee
Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up. Winter was long, with spring comes mud, and many people find their moods lifted in clean and uncluttered spaces.
Spring is an excellent time to take inventory of your living space. By decluttering, cleaning, and organizing, you can create better home comfort as well as efficiency. Some people find the prospect of getting organized overwhelming, but it can be a cathartic effort that is rewarding. Here are some ideas that can help make your spring cleaning efforts less difficult and daunting.
Have a plan of attack with some bright-line objectives. Focus on areas that are not regularly cleaned-they likely require more attention, and more attention equates to more time.
Assemble your cleaning supplies. Spring cleaning can be slowed down if you don’t have everything you need at hand. Basic items to have are an all-purpose cleaner, a concentrated cleaner, microfiber cloths, old newspaper, paper towels, rags, a mop, a vacuum, dusters, and a squeegee. Also, having degreasers, melamine foam ‘erasers’, scrub brushes, buckets, polishes, and other items on hand helps prevent a trip to the store before you move on to another task.
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Kirby Foods employees delivered Easter hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry Monday, March 30th, made possible due to a generous anonymous donation. These hams will provide a delicious, healthy and much-needed entrée for many Easter dinners this holiday. Pictured left to right: Jake Golden, new Sullivan store manager, Cameron Eccles, and Shawn Eccles.
•April 1, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Monday, March 23rd, Moultrie County Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) coordinator, Josh Forbes, was at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, providing free Narcan use training. In addition to demonstrating to those in attendance how it is used and when, Josh also shared valuable information on Narcan and opiates, as well as providing free Narcan for those in attendance.
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•April 1, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Saturday, March 28th, at the Sullivan American Legion, the community showed its support for local Avery Willoughby, who is currently battling metastatic carcinoma. Metastatic carcinoma is a cancer that originated in epithelial tissues (carcinoma) and has migrated, most commonly to the bones, liver, or lungs. Despite the grueling treatments and long road ahead, Avery keeps his spirits high, always with a ready smile for anyone.
Wearing custom T-shirts with #AveryStrong, locals supported Avery and his family through T-shirt sales, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle, while enjoying a pulled pork and spaghetti dinner. All proceeds will go directly toward Avery’s medical expenses, travel for treatments, and recovery care. As Tracy shared, “Family Strong backed by surrounding communities; we will win this Fight.”