SUMMARY: On March 2, 2025, South Mississippi is experiencing cooler temperatures in the 50s, expected to rise to the mid-60s in the afternoon, as parades kick off. While the day will be mostly nice with increasing cloud cover, storms are forecasted for Fat Tuesday night, potentially bringing severe weather. Winds will be strong, gusting to 30-40 mph, increasing risks for the parades. A slight risk of severe weather is noted, with stronger storms likely in the region. After the storm system passes, cooler, mostly sunny conditions are expected for the rest of the week. Updates will be available on the weather blog.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby details your Sunday parade forecast and has the latest on the storms expected late on Fat Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: Coast leaders and volunteers participated in the March of the Mayors Packing Party at the Lyman Community Center, where they packed food boxes from a food drive involving 14 regional cities. These boxes will be distributed to local food pantries starting tomorrow. This year’s drive exceeded expectations, with the highest amount of food and involvement in five years. Mayors kicked off the event, and various community groups, including Engles Shipbuilding as the regional sponsor, contributed to a festive atmosphere. The gathering highlighted teamwork and commitment to serving the community, with active participation from local high school students and corporations.

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SUMMARY: Construction is progressing on the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home in Florence Gardens, Gulfport. Current activities include a floor signing event, allowing those involved in the project to leave their mark before construction concludes in the upcoming weeks. Today is also the final day for purchasing early bird tickets to win a 2025 Toyota Corolla along with the home. Anthony Thompson encourages attendees to join in and support the initiative while honoring the tradespeople who contributed to the build. Tickets are available for $100, and further details can be found on the WLOX website.

The 2,560 sqft home in the Florence Gardens neighborhood in Gulfport has an estimated value of $450,000.

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