The Morning View
Good morning! Here are your Friday morning DeSoto County news headlines…
MDOT updates area highway projects
Law enforcement warns against active phone scams
Harris: Business basics: Types of business structures
Stopping active shooter violence in the workplace
First Regional Library to celebrate National Library Week
MDOT UPDATES AREA HIGHWAY PROJECTS
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced several construction and maintenance projects in northwest Mississippi, including DeSoto County.
LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNS AGAINST ACTIVE PHONE SCAMS
Some law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County have in recent days reminded residents to be aware of another spate of scam attempts being perpetrated.
HARRIS: BUSINESS BASICS: TYPES OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES
When you decide to start a new business, choosing the right structure is an important decision to make early on.
STOPPING ACTIVE SHOOTER VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
Sgt. Tre Price spoke to the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Wednesday.
FIRST REGIONAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
First Regional Library encourages all community members to visit their local library during National Library Week.
IN NEWS AROUND THE MAGNOLIA STATE…
REEVES SIGNS BILL STRENGTHENING SECOND AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced that he signed House Bill 1110, which strengthens Second Amendment protections for Mississippians by blocking the creation of gun registries and efforts to track financial transactions related to the purchase of firearms.
IN SPORTS….
COSBY NAMED CENTER HILL BOYS' BASKETBALL COACH
Warren Central assistant boys’ basketball coach Julius Cosby Thursday was introduced as the new head coach of the Center Hill High School Mustangs.
ETCETERA…
The changing climate is helping baseball players hit more home runs.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1910- Taft becomes first president to throw out first pitch at an MLB game.
PAIN AT THE PUMP
According to AAA, DeSoto County’s average gas price is $3.121 a gallon. In Mississippi, the average per gallon price is $3.156 and across the nation, the average is $3.645 a gallon. ALL ARE TRENDING HIGHER. Click the GasBuddy link for the lowest prices in DeSoto County.
TODAY’S WEATHER…..
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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