Mississippi Edition

Tropical Storm Sally strengthens in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as it inches towards the Mississippi coast.

Then, hundreds line up for meals as the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic lingers.

Plus, a virtual conference aims to equip caregivers with the tools to manage Alzheimer’s.

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Tropical Storm Sally is moving slowly northwest towards the mouth of the Mississippi River as it continues to gain strength - now with sustained winds of 65 miles per hour. Residents of Hancock County are under an evacuation order - effective as of 7:00 a.m. this morning. Local emergency agencies are warning storm surge and power outages could occur as early as tonight. For the latest on Sally and the threat it presents to Mississippi we are joined by Ben Schott of the National Weather Service in Slidell.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and National Guard are preparing for Sally and the severe threat of flooding it brings. MEMA Director Greg Michel says the combinations of storm surge and flooding could impact Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

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The number of people going hungry in Mississippi has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. As MPB's Kobee Vance reports, Mississippi leads the nation in food insecurity.

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Approximately five and a half million Americans face the daily challenges of Alzheimer's - including over 57,000 Mississippians. Caregivers and family members of those living with the disease require unique tools and strategies to navigate each day. To help, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a free, virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for Mississippi residents tomorrow. Charles Fuschillo with the AFA says this unique conference will arm caregivers with the local resources they need to provide the best quality care for their loved ones and maintain their own health.