A man in Texas who makes custom caskets, has designed and donated his work to the families of the three police officers killed in an ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is also a former law enforcement officer, and said he gets very emotional when designing each casket…:
CUT 14 (11) “these caskets”
He says each one features something unique about each officer like a Superman shield.

Louisiana is in the grip of more sweltering heat this week, and state officials are urging residents to be careful outdoors these days. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says monitor friends and loved ones who are home bound during this extreme heat…:
CUT 8 (10) “periodically”

Qualifying for the fall elections in Louisiana has seen record numbers. Never before have 52 people signed up for a federal election in one day over a three day qualifying period in the state. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says, with 17 candidates in the race for US Senate, anything is possible…:
CUT 12 (09) “chopped up”
Qualifying ends tomorrow.

Rumors are swirling the LHSAA executive committee is seeking to buyout or terminate the contract of executive director Eddie Bonine. LHSAA President Vic Bonnafee says Bonine received a positive evaluation a couple of months ago from the executive committee, but…:
Cut 16 (11) “the director”
Members weren’t happy about comments Bonine made about high school sports in Louisiana and a special meeting Monday is called to allow him to explain.