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Hospice of Light honors former patients with tree planting ceremony
Tears were shed during a tree planting ceremony in Pascagoula in honor of those who died while in hospice.
Every year in November, which is National Hospice Month, the Hospice of Light honors those that passed in the last year.
Families gathered to watch as the names of their loved ones were dropped in a hole around the oak tree being planted near the walking trail at the Singing River Healthplex.
Afterward, families grabbed shovels and helped fill in soil around the tree, as a way to remember their loved ones.
Hospice of Light also offers grief recovery support groups…
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City office closures announced because of winter weather
SUMMARY: Cities along the Coast are closing non-emergency offices due to winter weather. In Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and several other cities, offices will be closed Tuesday and will reopen at varying times on Wednesday. City Council meetings are being rescheduled, with most now set for Thursday. Specifically, Diamondhead, Moss Point, and Waveland have closures extending to Wednesday, with meetings also moved to Thursday at 6 p.m. or later. Ocean Springs will reopen Wednesday at noon, and its Board of Aldermen meeting will proceed as scheduled. Gautier’s City Council meeting will be remote, with no live stream available.
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Donald J. Trump takes Oath of Office to become 47th President of the United States
SUMMARY: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return for a non-consecutive term. He took office amid impeachment trials, criminal charges, and assassination attempts, while Republicans gained unified control of Washington. Trump plans immediate action with executive orders on border control, fossil fuel expansion, and ending diversity programs. His inaugural address outlined a “new era” of national success and restoration. Due to cold weather, the ceremony was held indoors, and the inaugural parade was replaced with an arena event. Trump also attended a prayer service and met outgoing President Biden at the White House.
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Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s proposed agenda for a second administration blends conservative policies with a populist approach. Key aspects include a large-scale mass deportation program, a crackdown on immigration, and plans to limit abortion, emphasizing state-level control. Trump aims to revise tax policies favoring corporations, reinstate tariffs on foreign goods, and roll back civil rights protections in areas like LGBTQ and diversity initiatives. He plans to eliminate the Department of Education while restricting federal funding for specific educational content. His foreign policy leans towards isolationism, aiming to expand the military and reduce U.S. reliance on international alliances.
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