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Florida dominates 2025 U-Haul Growth Index

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The annual U-Haul Growth Index measures the truckrental company’s migration patterns based on their one-way moving transactions.According to the Growth Index, for 2025, Florida towns made up eight of the top 10 growth cities and 12 of the top 25 for U.S. one-way moves. Ocala, Florida, was the No.

Wingstop announces

Staff Reports
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DALLAS, TX – Wingstop Inc. announced this week financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 28, 2026.Adjusted EBITDA growth in the quarter supported by 17%-unit growth. Reported system-wide sales of $1.4 billion for first quarter an increase of 5.9% vs. Q1 2025.

Southwest Airlines declares 189th quarterly dividend

Staff Reports
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DALLAS, TX – In recent days, Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2026.The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026.
Eleven-year-old Nathan Barber does some research on the internet on a cellphone. Last week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1276, which makes permanent the state’s yearlong test prohibition on students using cellphones and other non-school-issued electronic devices during the school day. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

Eleven-year-old Nathan Barber does some research on the internet on a cellphone. Last week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1276, which makes permanent the state’s yearlong test prohibition on students using cellphones and other non-school-issued electronic devices during the school day. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

Governor Stitt signs bill to keep cellphones away from students during school hours

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma kids who enroll in public school during the 20262027 school year will have access to a great deal of technology from their school to help with their studies next year.But that technology won’t include personal cellphones or the students’ home-based electronic gear.
City officials shoveling dirt at the water plant groundbreaking ceremony May 7 were, from left: Council Member Lisa Hatchett, Mayor Zach Grayson, Council members Erica Alexander, Georgianne Hebblethwaite, Kelly Boyd, Clark Southard and Rockey Talley, and former Mayor Chris Mosley, who played an instrumental role in efforts to build a new water treatment plant. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

City officials shoveling dirt at the water plant groundbreaking ceremony May 7 were, from left: Council Member Lisa Hatchett, Mayor Zach Grayson, Council members Erica Alexander, Georgianne Hebblethwaite, Kelly Boyd, Clark Southard and Rockey Talley, and former Mayor Chris Mosley, who played an instrumental role in efforts to build a new water treatment plant. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Chichasha breaks ground on water plant; files for another OWRB loan

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Construction has begun on Chickasha’s long-awaited new water treatment plant.A groundbreaking ceremony attended by city officials and many other dignitaries was held May 7 near the existing treatment plant at 500 E.Delaware.
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