The four Louisiana National Guard soldiers who died in the helicopter crash off the Florida coast last week have been identified as 26 year-old Staff Sergeant Thomas Florich from Baton Rouge; Chief Warrant Officers 4 George David Strother of Alexandria and George Wayne Griffin, Jr. of Hammond, along with 40 year-old Staff Sergeant Lance Bergeron from Thibodaux. He’s been with the Guard since 2001…
CUT 11 (08) Q: ‘in 2008’
That’s Major General Glenn Curtis.

The Washington Post is labeling Governor Bobby Jindal as one of the great mysteries of the 2016 presidential campaign, as he seeks to find his identity in the race…
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.
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A motorcycle versus car crash on Highway 21 in Rapides Parish over the weekend has killed a man and a woman from Texas. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says 62 year-old Larry Callahan of Calcasieu reportedly turned his PT Cruiser right in front the bike riden by fifty-nine year-olds Ronnie and Sharon Filingim (Fill in gem) of Livingston, Texas.
CUT 7 (05) Q: “too severe”
Callahan was cited for improper turning.

A marquis name in the New Orleans restaurant business has passed away. Dick Brennan Sr. was instrumental in opened a string of restaurants including Mr. B’s Bistro, Palace Cafe and Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse; and of course, Commander’s Palace…
CUT 14 (10) Q: ‘beat it’
That’s Big Easy restaurant writer and critic Tom Fitzmorris.