SUMMARY: Singing River Health System has rescheduled Emma Benoit’s Journey of Hope and Healing motivational event to March 11, 2024, due to predicted severe cold weather. The event will take place at Pascagoula High School’s Performing Arts Center at 6:00 p.m. with seating starting at 5:50 p.m. Keynote speaker Emma Benoit, a motivational speaker and mental health advocate, shares her inspiring recovery journey following a suicide attempt in 2017 that left her paralyzed. The event aims to raise awareness about mental health challenges and promote compassion. Registration is available at SingingRiver.info/Emma-3-11. For more details, contact Ashley Butsch.

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SUMMARY: TikTok announced it would restore service for U.S. users after President-elect Donald Trump provided assurances to service providers. The company thanked Trump for ensuring no penalties for continuing to provide the platform to over 170 million Americans, supporting small businesses. Trump, who previously advocated for banning TikTok, supported the app’s availability for his inauguration and proposed an executive order delaying the ban. TikTok was initially blocked after a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app was set to take effect, but the Biden administration deferred enforcement to Trump. Service was suspended but is now being restored.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi is bracing for a second round of winter weather, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season and potential travel disruptions. The National Weather Service predicts sub-freezing temperatures and snowfall from central Mississippi to the Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is prepared, having equipped vehicles with salt spreaders and stockpiled necessary materials. Starting Sunday, MDOT will treat roadways with salt brine to prevent ice formation. Motorists are advised to avoid travel unless necessary and to be vigilant for black ice. MDOT encourages creating a winter emergency kit, including essentials like blankets, snacks, and a flashlight for safety.

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