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Mika Nolen gained valuable experience while working multiple jobs before settling in as a superb customer service representative for Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Women in Business: Nolen’s experience leads to excellence
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/21/23-1:37PM , 1,299 Reads
Name: Mika Nolen

Job Title/Company: Customer Service Representative for Pearl River Valley EPA

Years in position: 14 Years
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SpaceX’s purchase has nothing to do with Columbia
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,12/07/23-3:12PM , 1,100 Reads
While SpaceX did buy Pioneer Aerospace in bankruptcy court on Nov. 22, Elon Musk’s company’s purchase will have no effect on Columbia.
Marion County Development Partnership President Lori Watts clarified that SpaceX purchased the Connecticut division of Pioneer, not the Mississippi division.
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Courtney Company ribbon cutting
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,11/16/23-10:17AM , 2,148 Reads
Courtney Company, an overstock clothing store, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday alongside the Marion County Development Partnership. The shop is owned Gregory Courtney.

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Defy Med Spa owner Desiree’ Gregory cuts the MCDP ribbon Tuesday morning to highlight opening of Defy’s new location on Church Street. | Photos by Joshua Campbell

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Defy Med Spa opens at new location
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,07/19/23-11:23AM , 2,070 Reads
Defy Med Spa held a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning to debut its new location at 323 Church St. and welcomed visitors with refreshments, beignets and muffulettas prepared by Foodcademy.
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