Retired DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson kicked off his campaign for governor today with a video announcement on his website, “WilsonForLA.com”.  Seven years ago, Wilson was appointed Secretary of DOTD and says back then the department was short on funds and plans for a majority of the infrastructure projects the state needed were not in the works…:

CUT 07(13)      “…state history.”

Wilson is the first well-known Democrat to enter the race.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon seems unsure if he’ll seek another term in office this fall. On a Baton Rouge radio program today, he says he suspended all campaign fundraising, while sorting out the state’s property insurance crisis…:

CUT 13(06)      “…past three months.”

The 78-year-old Donelon says he’s made up his mind about another run for office, but isn’t ready to make it public just yet.

Baton Rouge Police find the remains of a Georgia businessman who went missing almost two weeks ago in the Capital City. United Cajun Navy President Todd Terrell, who assisted in the search for 42-year-old Nathan Millard, says their teams spoke to the homeless population, who were unaware of the case, and that led them to recover the body…:

CUT 11(13)      “…unfortunate outcome.”

Millard’s body was wrapped in plastic and a rug and dumped in a semi-remote area. An autopsy to determine cause of death is pending.

The Saints have a new starting quarterback as multiple reports say the Black and Gold are inking Derek Carr to a four-year contract. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Carr is an upgrade over last season’s starting QB Andy Dalton…:

CUT 04(11)      “…do that.”

Carr spent nine seasons with the Raiders.