SUMMARY: Welcome back to the 4:00 show! Today, Chef Horst Pfeifer from Middendorf's Restaurant in Slidell, famous for their thin-fried catfish, is here. Horst explains their process: slicing catfish thin, soaking it in a salt brine, and coating it with cornmeal and corn flour for a delicious, crispy fry. He also demonstrates preparing soft shell crab, from cleaning to frying. Despite being a delicacy that some people liken to eating a spider, it's popular once tried. The soft shell crab is fried to perfection, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship behind Middendorf's renowned dishes.

Our friends from Middendorf's Restaurant in Slidell are here to prepare thin fried catfish and soft shell crab.

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SUMMARY: A Sky High roast event is taking place at the Aviation Heritage Museum to honor Roland Weeks, former publisher of the Sun Herald and a notable pilot. Francisco Gonzalez shares that the roast will feature eight people, roasting Weeks about his publishing career and his flying exploits. Weeks, who started as a publisher at 31, transformed the Sun Herald and later became a philanthropist, contributing to projects like the Oro Kee Museum. The event will include silent and live auctions, an open mic session, and catering by L Italian restaurant. Tickets are nearly sold out, with the deadline to purchase by midnight.

People will get the chance to share stories, all for a good cause.

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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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