Sunday is last day to take advantage of "back-to-school" sales tax holiday
Many parents and teachers have been taking advantage of the state's sales tax holiday for school supplies which ends Sunday.
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- The Marion Star
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Displaced Afghan Students Are Adjusting To College In The U.S.
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