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A move to prohibit right turns on red at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road sparked traffic complaints from area residents.

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SMA CEO and founder, Dan Kennedy, will also serve as CEO for SMA Prep.
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Dan Kennedy appointed SMA Prep CEO

Kennedy says his new title will allow him to work closely with SMA Prep's Head of School Phillip Eddy.

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