Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson of West Monroe appears in the latest campaign ad for Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter. The commercial continues Vitter’s theme of redemption from his prostitution scandal with Robertson stating, “I know he’s made some mistakes, but who hasn’t?” ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says fans of this reality show are probably going to vote for Vitter anyway…:
CUT 10 (09) “and independents”
With the prostitution scandal on the top of voters minds, Stockley believes the Vitter campaign has bigger fish to fry.

State Treasurer John Kennedy said on the Moon Griffon radio show that Republican Scott Angelle should break his silence and tell voters who he’s endorsing in the governor’s race. He feels Angelle needs to say he’s backing Vitter to prove he’s a real conservative.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his former heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s normal for a judge to order mediation in a case like this…:
CUT 4 (11) “as his heirs”
He says, at the end of the day, both parties are going to have to sit together and come to some understanding.

Tomorrow night…ninth ranked LSU hosts Arkansas. The voice of the Tigers, Jim Hawthorne, will miss his second consecutive game after undergoing heart surgery. But he will be on the field before the game as he’ll receive the Chris Schenkel Award, which goes to individuals who’ve had a long distinguished career broadcasting college football at a particular school.