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Two SEDD Board Members to marry each other next week

February 27, 2018March 1, 2018 Free PressCommunity News, Events, Weddings

 Wedding bells are ringing for two prominent citizens who plan to tie the knot next week.   Waddell Coward and Gladys Smith will be married next week. They both serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District. The prospect of…

Gladys Smith, SEDD

SEDD seeks $500,000 from state, and three TIF Districts

December 6, 2017December 14, 2017 Free PressBreaking News, Events

The Southside Economic Development Committee wants the state to include over $500,000 in next year’s state Capital Outlay Bill to help repair its facilities and grounds.    During the Monday meeting of the SEDD Board of Commissioners at its Arizona…

Charles Theus, Gladys Smith, SEDD

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