djr-2026-06-06-biz-whole-family-arp1 — In this file photo from June 4, 2026, Sara Roeder and Karla Southworth and her son, Jesse, shop the cooler section of Whole Family Nutrition & Market in Tupelo. The city expects strong sales tax revenue in the coming fiscal year.

Adam Robison | DAILY JOURNAL

In this file photo from June 4, 2026, Sara Roeder and Karla Southworth and her son, Jesse, shop the cooler section of Whole Family Nutrition & Market in Tupelo. The city expects strong sales tax revenue in the coming fiscal year.

Adam Robison | DAILY JOURNAL

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