Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race…
CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

Former Governor Edwin says he over with politics, and now he’s talking about a career as a real estate broker. As a convicted felon, a majority of the Real Estate Commission members must approve Edwards’ application before he is tested for his license. The 86 year-old Edwards says he wants to work with friends to develop property along the I-10, 1-12 corridor.
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A recent CBS News Poll reveals that 67 percent of Republican respondents say they don’t know enough about Governor Bobby Jindal to consider him for the Republican presidential nomination, and that could be a problem…
CUT 13 (10) Q; “nomination next year”
That’s Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat, who thinks Jindal is laying the ground work for a run in 2020 or 2024.

In Mandeville, a man is being charged with his 8th DWI, after he allegedly drove another car without permission into another vehicle parked at the Winn Dixie. The owner was inside shopping, and 48 year-old James Hittson fled the scene shortly after. Mandeville Police Lt. Gerald Sticker says Hittson faces numerous charges…
CUT 11 (06) Q: “suspensions as well”
Hittson was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail.