The Morning View 9.3.2023

DeSoto County News

Good morning! Here are your Sunday morning DeSoto County news headlines…

NOTE: The Morning View will not be sent on Labor Day so we can enjoy the holiday. Check desotocountynews.com for updates. We wish you an enjoyable and safe Labor Day weekend!

• Conversation with the new sheriff 

• Board meeting agendas

• Garden club back Backpacks for Children at Palmer House

• Cars for a Cause set for Silo Square

• Lynn Jones: Gentle words can diffuse anger

• Northwest mourns the passing of Coolidge Ball

CONVERSATION WITH THE NEW SHERIFF 

We are going to be very, very proactive and highly visible, but most importantly, we’re going to be out and establishing relationships.

BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

Here are links to the board agendas for the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meeting and city Boards of Aldermen meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

GARDEN CLUB BACK BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN AT PALMER HOUSE

The students had an array of school supplies to select from to fill their backpack.

CARS FOR A CAUSE SET FOR SILO SQUARE

This event is free for spectators, but donations are appreciated! Entry to participate is $25/per Classic Car and Kids Car Show is free.

LYNN JONES: GENTLE WORDS CAN DIFFUSE ANGER

Expressed anger creates a vicious circle that will continually repeat itself unless the circle is broken.

IN SPORTS…

NORTHWEST MOURNS PASSING OF COOLIDGE BALL

Ball coached men’s basketball for four years at Northwest from 1975-79, serving as an assistant coach with Northwest Sports Hall of Famer Kenneth “Cat” Robbins.

ETCETERA… 

The 20 best small US towns for retirement.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1995 - Internet giant eBay is founded by Pierre Omidyar.

PAIN AT THE PUMP

According to AAA, the average regular unleaded pump price in DeSoto County is at $3.292 a gallon. In Mississippi, the average per gallon price is $3.301, and across the nation, the average is $3.815 a gallon. Click the GasBuddy link for the lowest prices in DeSoto County. 

TODAY’S WEATHER….

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Labor Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. 

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