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ENID — Stephanie Kay Ballard, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 9, in Enid.
A memorial service will be held for her at Friendship Church of God at a later date. Newsom Funeral Home has charge.
She is survived by one son, Nicholas Nowell; and one daughter, Brandi Nowell; a sister, a brother, and two grandchildren.
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ENID — Stephanie Kay Ballard, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 9, in Enid.
A memorial service will be held for her at Friendship Church of God at a later date. Newsom Funeral Home has charge.
She is survived by one son, Nicholas Nowell; and one daughter, Brandi Nowell; a sister, a brother, and two grandchildren.
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ENID — Stephanie Kay Ballard, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 9, in Enid.
A memorial service will be held for her at Friendship Church of God at a later date. Newsom Funeral Home has charge.
She is survived by one son, Nicholas Nowell; and one daughter, Brandi Nowell; a sister, a brother, and two grandchildren.
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CLEVELAND — The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA), with support from the National Park Service and the Mississippi Development Authority, opened its next round of Cultural Heritage Grant applications on Wednesday, May 13. Grant awards of up to $25,000 are available, and applications will be accepted through June 12, 2026.
The program provides funding for projects that preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich and complex heritage of the Mississippi Delta while supporting community development and cultural tourism across the region.
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CLEVELAND — The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA), with support from the National Park Service and the Mississippi Development Authority, opened its next round of Cultural Heritage Grant applications on Wednesday, May 13. Grant awards of up to $25,000 are available, and applications will be accepted through June 12, 2026.
The program provides funding for projects that preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich and complex heritage of the Mississippi Delta while supporting community development and cultural tourism across the region.
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Traffic has been brisk this week at the Tallahatchie County Safe Room in Charleston, where Small Business Administration and other disaster assistance personnel are offering information and aid to victims of the late-January ice storm. Office hours are 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through Friday, May 15, and 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
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The push to create the study committee originated in DeSoto County when the city of Southaven identified that certain businesses were incorrectly coded in the Mississippi Department of Revenue system.
The governor has approved legislation that creates a Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee with the purpose of examining, evaluating, and developing recommendations regarding the proper allocation of sales tax revenue between the Mississippi Department of Revenue and the state’s municipalities.
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The push to create the study committee originated in DeSoto County when the city of Southaven identified that certain businesses were incorrectly coded in the Mississippi Department of Revenue system.
The governor has approved legislation that creates a Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee with the purpose of examining, evaluating, and developing recommendations regarding the proper allocation of sales tax revenue between the Mississippi Department of Revenue and the state’s municipalities.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The push to create the study committee originated in DeSoto County when the city of Southaven identified that certain businesses were incorrectly coded in the Mississippi Department of Revenue system.
The governor has approved legislation that creates a Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee with the purpose of examining, evaluating, and developing recommendations regarding the proper allocation of sales tax revenue between the Mississippi Department of Revenue and the state’s municipalities.
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
The 1970s taught us that energy stability isn’t guaranteed. Mississippi weathered those storms before, and with foresight and resilience, we’ll weather this one, too.
The cost of the first gallon of gas I bought as a kid in 1973? It was 28 cents a gallon. In Flowood last week I filled up for $3.60 a gallon.
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
The 1970s taught us that energy stability isn’t guaranteed. Mississippi weathered those storms before, and with foresight and resilience, we’ll weather this one, too.
The cost of the first gallon of gas I bought as a kid in 1973? It was 28 cents a gallon. In Flowood last week I filled up for $3.60 a gallon.
By Sid Salter - Contributing Columnist on
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
The 1970s taught us that energy stability isn’t guaranteed. Mississippi weathered those storms before, and with foresight and resilience, we’ll weather this one, too.
The cost of the first gallon of gas I bought as a kid in 1973? It was 28 cents a gallon. In Flowood last week I filled up for $3.60 a gallon.
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“It’s all common sense,” State Senator Angela Hill said.
Lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) that requires driver’s licenses to depict a person’s biological sex at birth.
State Senator Angela Hill (R) authored the legislation. She told Magnolia Tribune on Monday that those who have changed their licenses must be corrected.
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“It’s all common sense,” State Senator Angela Hill said.
Lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) that requires driver’s licenses to depict a person’s biological sex at birth.
State Senator Angela Hill (R) authored the legislation. She told Magnolia Tribune on Monday that those who have changed their licenses must be corrected.
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“It’s all common sense,” State Senator Angela Hill said.
Lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) that requires driver’s licenses to depict a person’s biological sex at birth.
State Senator Angela Hill (R) authored the legislation. She told Magnolia Tribune on Monday that those who have changed their licenses must be corrected.
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“This is one of the largest civil demands made in the history of the Auditor’s Office,” said Auditor Shad White.
State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that his office has issued over $7.4 million in civil demands to Management & Training Corporation (MTC).
The demands have also been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for enforcement in court, White said.
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“This is one of the largest civil demands made in the history of the Auditor’s Office,” said Auditor Shad White.
State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that his office has issued over $7.4 million in civil demands to Management & Training Corporation (MTC).
The demands have also been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for enforcement in court, White said.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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“This is one of the largest civil demands made in the history of the Auditor’s Office,” said Auditor Shad White.
State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that his office has issued over $7.4 million in civil demands to Management & Training Corporation (MTC).
The demands have also been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for enforcement in court, White said.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Amazon is expanding its existing data center operations in Madison County, investing $11 billion into the project and creating 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in Clinton that will create 100 jobs.
Amazon is expanding its existing data center operations in Madison County, investing $11 billion into the project and creating 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in Clinton to retrofit a facility that will then hire 100 jobs.
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Amazon is expanding its existing data center operations in Madison County, investing $11 billion into the project and creating 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in Clinton that will create 100 jobs.
Amazon is expanding its existing data center operations in Madison County, investing $11 billion into the project and creating 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in Clinton to retrofit a facility that will then hire 100 jobs.
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