SUMMARY: In Pass Christian, the mayoral race features incumbent Mayor Jimmy Raffy and Alderman Kenny Torguson, both members of the same board. With primary elections approaching on April 1st, Raffy seeks a second term, highlighting $2 million in sidewalk grants and $4 million for safety enhancements. Torguson criticizes Raffy, claiming unfinished projects have been overlooked and emphasizing the need for transparency regarding city finances, suggesting a possible deficit. Both candidates, running as Republicans, present differing visions for the town’s future, with Raffy advocating for ongoing progress and Torguson calling for accountability and completion of existing projects.

The mayoral race in Pass Christian is between two members currently holding city positions who don’t see eye-to-eye.

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SUMMARY: In South Mississippi, gardeners are hopeful that dead-looking palm trees affected by last month’s historic snowstorm may recover as spring approaches. Tanya Ran from Courtney Farms noted that the storm severely impacted her fishtail palms, which lack cold tolerance. She emphasizes pruning unhealthy branches and checking the bark for signs of life. Golfport resident Kathy Van Zuffin observed that while some plants like her Japanese maple suffered, others thrived. Experts suggest cutting off dead leaves to prevent disease and promote healthy growth, as longer spring days and warmer temperatures encourage new leaf development in recovering palms.

Many gardeners in South Mississippi are looking to bounce back from February’s winter storm that left their palm trees damaged.

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SUMMARY: Fayard’s, located on Pops Ferry Road in Buxy, has been a beloved one-stop shop for over 50 years, offering gas, convenience items, and a full restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Owners Keith Fayard and Steve Wilson emphasize their establishment’s difference from typical gas stations, focusing more on their restaurant services, which include poboys, biscuits, and in-house crab meat preparation. Their success is rooted in quality, consistency, and strong partnerships. The family-owned business fosters a close-knit atmosphere, with family members and dedicated staff, highlighting the hard work and dedication behind the scenes.

Fayard’s is located at 1757 Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi.

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