News Progress

•April 8, 2026• Aaron Cole and Sandy Brix will be demonstrating their art process in acrylics, oils, and watercolors at the Shelby County Art Show that is open to the public on Saturday, April 11 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. They are among others of interest one or both days that include Shirley Buescher with watercolors, Joni Shanks with acrylics, Bobbie Dimock with watercolor brush pens, Paul Dimock with watercolor pencils, Carol Kessler with oil paint sticks, Kathy Marshall with gel printing, Karen Cherry with … Read More

•April 8, 2026• by Angela Hogan Administrator – Moultrie  County Health Department Colorectal cancer (CRC) isn’t a common topic of conversation for most adults. However, maybe it should be. Recent statistics from the National Institutes of Health indicate CRC is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and it ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults younger than 50 years. Why? CRC often begins without detectable symptoms. A person can feel healthy, have no obvious warning signs, and still have precancerous polyps or early cancer developing in the colon or rectum. Unfortunately, … Read More

•April 8, 2026• by Kimberly Cullen Safe Families for Children Families are meant to be places of safety, refuge, stability, and care. Yet, many families face seasons of crisis—whether due to financial hardship, health challenges, or unexpected life circumstances—that can put that stability at risk. In those moments, the priority is clear: ensuring children are safe while also keeping family together. Many families are socially isolated and do not have a support system to walk them through their time of crisis.  Foster care plays a vital and necessary role in protecting children when their safety is at risk. It provides … Read More