SUMMARY: This week‘s “Megan Monday” features 20-year-old Gavin Harwell, who recently completed the entire Appalachian Trail, spanning 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine in 204 days. Gavin reflects on stunning moments such as Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire, a challenging yet rewarding climb. Initially a couch potato, he trained through Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) to achieve this milestone, encountering only chipmunks and squirrels throughout his journey. Despite the trail’s challenges, he gained confidence and 10 pounds, emphasizing the mental rewards. Only 20% of registered hikers finish the trail, making Gavin and his partner Kellen’s success even more remarkable.

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SUMMARY: This Monday morning, the Mississippi Power tropical outlook reveals two hurricanes, Leslie and Kirk, with Kirk upgraded to a major category three hurricane. Leslie and Kirk are unlikely to remain tropical systems for long; Kirk is expected to move toward Europe. Locally, conditions are warm and humid, but a cold front is approaching, promising a change to more pleasant weather throughout the week. Today‘s highs are in the upper 80s, but cooler, drier air will arrive tonight, leading to daytime temperatures in the 80s by the weekend, with mornings dipping into the upper 60s and possibly mid-50s inland.

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SUMMARY: Cruising the Coast 2024 kicked off with the blessing of the cruisers at New Life Church in Moss Point. This third annual event featured a classic car show, where Pastor Rick Hart and the congregation prayed for the safety of all participants. The gathering evoked nostalgia among attendees, bringing back memories of classic cars like Thunderbirds and Camaros. Hart expressed the hope that attendees would feel God’s care during the event. The enthusiasm was evident, with families sharing their passion for classic cars, reminiscing about the past, and building connections through these cherished vehicles.

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