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Foreign residents fill local needs in Bowling Green, Ky.
In cities across the United States, the strong economy has left employers with too few workers for too many vacancies. One small Kentucky town is filling this void with an unlikely labor pool: immigrants.
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Cracks develop in furniture stronghold
Tupelo, Miss., remains the king of the upholstered furniture industry. But layoffs and shutdowns spur call for diversification.
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Blytheville spreads its wings after air force base closing
When the air force base in Blytheville, Ark., was shuttered in 1992, the town's economic future appeared to be grounded. How did Blytheville manage to stay airborne, and what will it take for it to fly high again?
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Breaking out: Marion's success not confined to prison
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Doing business in Texarkana sometimes means going over the line
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Well-preserved Madison looks to attract more than just tourists
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A tale of two generations
Kirksville, Mo., has found success in rolling out the red carpet not only for college students but for senior citizens.
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Making connections
After years of inferior economic growth, residents of Greenville, Miss., have ultimately come to several bridges they're now ready to cross.
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Unleashing its arsenal