SUMMARY: Happy Monday and welcome back! We're nearing the end of the 2024 High School athletic year with the baseball state championships starting this week. Representing the coast are the Van Cleave Bulldogs, who are making their first trip to Pearl since winning the 4A State title in 2018. They secured their spot by defeating South Jones for the South State title. Many Bulldog team members have played together since middle school, which they believe will contribute to their success. The team has strong chemistry and a winning mentality. Van Cleave plays Wednesday and Friday night, with the George County Rebels also competing.

It's the first trip back to Pearl for the Bulldogs since winning it all back in 2018 in the 4A title game.

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SUMMARY: Attorney Jim Reev, representing the family of a 16-year-old killed at a Mar-Jac poultry plant in Hattiesburg, criticized the company following new violations for employing minors in prohibited jobs. The latest citations concern a Mar-Jac plant in Jasper, Alabama. Reev's statement condemned the company's repeated illegal practices and questioned what it would take to shut down such companies.

Mar-Jac Poultry was also responsible for the death of Duvan Perez, a 16-year-old who was killed at the company's Hattiesburg Plant.

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SUMMARY: Miss Maryanne Pichu, co-chair with her husband, is instrumental in organizing the St Clair Annual Seafood Festival. The festival, featuring diverse food options like Cajun cuisine, fried catfish, fried shrimp, pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cotton candy, spans from Friday evening to Sunday night. It includes attractions like classic car shows, carnival rides, and various vendors. Entertainment features an Elvis tribute artist, Swampland Revival, Kings of Neon, and Dr. Rock and the Interns. The event supports Catholic education by raising funds to subsidize tuition for Catholic school students. Admission is free, with charges applicable only for carnival rides.

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