SUMMARY: Salute Italian Restaurant, owned by Rob Stenson, is offering healthy seafood options for Lent, featuring a new grilled mahi picata special. The dish showcases a meaty, mild fish enhanced with a classic Italian picata sauce made with garlic, artichoke hearts, and fresh lemon juice. The restaurant boasts a seafood-heavy menu, with 65% dedicated to options like shrimp, scallops, and crab cakes. Salute promotes heart-healthy dishes verified by a local hospital. Additionally, they host a weeknight date night event suitable for any group size, making it an ideal dining destination during Lent. Come enjoy their flavorful offerings!

Following the fun and food of Mardi Gras season, many people look for ways to balance their diets after weeks of indulging in holiday treats.

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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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