SUMMARY: Meggan Monday highlights the upcoming celebrations in South Mississippi, featuring parades and the transition into Lent. Following a busy weekend of parades, the Mystic Crew of the Seahorse Golf Cart Parade will take place today at 5:30 PM in Bay St. Louis. Tomorrow, three Mardi Gras parades will roll, including the rescheduled Crew of N Reads at 10:00 AM and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s parade at 1:00 PM. As Ash Wednesday approaches, local churches will distribute ashes, marking the start of Lent. Grace Lutheran Church offers Ashes to Go at 6:30 AM on Wednesday. More details are available online.

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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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