With $3.5 million in the bank, Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race. Fellow Republican candidates Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle have about one-and-a-half million each. Pinsonat says both Dardenne and Angelle are off to a good start…

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Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards reported $745,000.

In a recent CBS News Poll, 67-percent of Republican respondents said they did not know enough about Governor Bobby Jindal to consider him for the Republican presidential nomination. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this is bad news for Jindal especially after the publicity he received after his stance on “No-Go Zones”…

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The poll found that 18-percent of respondents would consider Jindal.

The Mandeville Police Department says a man is charged with his 8th DWI after he allegedly drove a car that didn’t belong to him drunk into another vehicle then fled the scene. Lt. Gerald Sticker says 48-year-old James Hittson took his friend’s 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche from an apartment where they were hanging out without her permission…

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He says Hittson then threatened the owner of the vehicle who then called the cops.

The case of the man who was convicted of literally scaring a Lafayette woman to death after he broke into her home, then had the ruling overturned, will be reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. A jury found 40-year-old Willie Robertson guilty in 2013 of causing 86-year-old Irene Schoofs heart attack which killed her. Legal analyst Tim Meche…

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The death of the woman happened in 1999 but the case wasn’t prosecuted until 13 years later.

A Kenner woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Saints linebacker Junior Gallette, claiming he was physically and emotionally abusive to her during their 2-year relationship. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says this is not good for Gallette or the Saints. Sunseri says now Gallette will be asked about his personal behavior with this woman under oath…

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Gallette was booked with misdemeanor simple battery involving domestic abuse following an incident with this woman last month.

As part of a three-team trade, the Pelicans acquired Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole and sent John Salmons to the Phoenix Suns. Cole will be expected to bolster the Pels backcourt in the absence of Jrue Holiday. It is also reported that Anthony Davis could return to the Pelicans lineup for tomorrow’s game against Orlando after suffering a shoulder injury.

UL-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth has named Melvin Smith, who joined the staff last month, as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Smith replaces James Willis who accepted a coaching position with the New Orleans Saints.

Conference USA leader, Louisiana Tech, is on the road tonight to take on Charlotte. Tech beat Florida International 75-42 Saturday, forcing the Golden Panthers to commit 28 turnovers and shoot just 28-percent from the field. Bulldogs coach Mike White says his team has improved on defense during the course of the season..

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The Bulldogs are coming off their 20th win of the season.

The U-L Lafayette men’s basketball team hosts Texas State tonight at the Cajundome. Despite the Bobcats 11-13 overall record, Cajuns Head Coach Bob Marlin expects a good battle with the Bobcats…

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The Cajuns are 8-and-7 in the Sun Belt while Texas State has a 5-and-10 league record.

Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race…
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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…
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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…
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Hittson was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail.

Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race, based on the latest campaign finance reports for 2014. Vitter has reported $3.5 million in the bank for his campaign, and Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he’s not surprised…
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State Treasurer John Kennedy is in a close second for funds right now with 3.45 million in the bank.

It’s not the best of news for Governor Bobby Jindal’s potential run for the White House, as a CBS News Poll show 67-percent of Republican respondents say they did not know enough about Jindal to consider him for the nomination. But Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks those numbers won’t stop the governor…
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The case of an elderly Lafayette woman, who was literally scared to death by a home intruder in the late nineties will be heard by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Forty year-old Willie James Robertson was originally found guilty of causing a heart attack that killed 86 year-old Irene Schools. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the appeals court ruling was based on several factors…
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Meche points out, however, there have been several cases reversed by the Supreme Court.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards is giving up politics for good, and now he’s going to be talking about location, location and location; as he is chosing a path in real estate as a broker. As a convicted felon, a majority of the Real Estate Commission members must approve his application before he is tested. Edwards says he wants to work with friends trying to develop property along the I-10, 1-12 corridor.

The latest numbers show Senator David Vitter leading the way in the governor’s race with $3.5 million in the bank for his campaign. But, Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy is right behind with 3.45 million…
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That’s Polilitical Analyst Bernie Pinsonat, who says the other choices could include attorney general, US Senator, or his re-election.

The Louisiana Supreme Court will review the case of a Lafayette woman, who was literally scared to death by a home intruder in 1999. Forty year-old Willie James Robertson guilty of causing a heart attack that killed 86 year-old Irene Schools. The appeals court overturned the conviction, but Legal analyst Tim Meche says there’s a trend of reversals of late….
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The Mandeville Police Department says a man is charged with his 8th DWI after he allegedly drove a car that didn’t belong to him drunk into another vehicle then fled the scene…
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The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced they will be delaying tax refunds by one week until the week of March 2nd. Officials say they are taking extra precautions to verify filings to ensure taxpayer fraud will not happen like it has in other parts of the country.

With $3.5 million in the bank, Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race. Fellow Republican candidates Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne reported $1.55 million, and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle has $1.43 million. Pinsonat says both Dardenne and Angelle are off to a good start…:
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Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards reported $745,000.

The Mandeville Police Department says a man is charged with his 8th DWI after he allegedly drove a car that didn’t belong to him drunk into another vehicle then fled the scene. Lt. Gerald Sticker says 48-year-old James Hittson left a residence in a friend’s car then came back with it heavily damaged. He says cops then got a call from a local Winn Dixie regarding a vehicle that had been slammed into while the owner was shopping…:
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Hittson is in the St. Tammany Parish jail on many charges.

In a recent CBS News Poll, 67-percent of Republican respondents said they did not know enough about Governor Bobby Jindal to consider him for the Republican presidential nomination. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this is bad news for Jindal especially after the publicity he received after his stance on “No-Go Zones”…:
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The poll found that 18-percent of respondents would consider Jindal.

Big upset in college baseball last night as Nicholls State defeated second ranked LSU six to three. The Tigers left 17 runners on base, while Colonels first baseman Seth Stevens had two hits and two RBIs. The Colonels, who at one time led six to nothing in this game, improved to three and one on the season. LSU is also 3-and-1 following the upset loss.

Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race. Eric Gill reports…:
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The state department of Revenue announces they will begin issuing tax refunds the week of March second, which is a week later than originally planned. Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield says the delay is in response to the recent increase and still unfolding developments centered around fraudulent tax returns filed across the country.

The case of the man who was convicted of literally scaring a Lafayette woman to death in 1999 after he broke into her home, then had the ruling overturned, will be reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. A jury found 40-year-old Willie Robertson guilty in 2013 of causing 86-year-old Irene Schoogs heart attack which killed her. Legal analyst Tim Meche…:
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Meche says the Lafayette DA has asked the state’s high court to review the case seeking to reverse the appeal’s decision to throw out Robertson’s manslaughter conviction.

Republican Senator David Vitter is leading all other candidates in cash on hand for this year’s governor’s race. Wednesday was the deadline for statewide elected officials to file annual campaign finance reports for 2014. Vitter has reported $3.5 million in the bank for his campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is not surprising…:
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Fellow Republican candidates Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne reported $1.55 million, and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle has $1.43 million. Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards reported $745,000.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s office has made an arrest in the case of 20-year-old a Labadieville man who was found dead in his yard. They say 61-year-old William Thompson confessed to detectives he stabbed Daquan Rainey because the victim took his cigarettes. Thompson is charged with mansalguther and is being held without bond.

The Mandeville Police Department says a man is charged with his 8th DWI after he allegedly drove a car that didn’t belong to him drunk into another vehicle then fled the scene. Lt. Gerald Sticker says 48-year-old James Hittson took his friend’s 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche from an apartment where they were hanging out without her permission…:
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He says Hittson then threatened the owner of the vehicle who then called the cops. The suspect was booked with DWI – 8, hit and run, simple assault and driving under suspension.

In response to the recent increase in fraudulent tax returns filed across the country, the Louisiana Department of Revenue announced today that they are taking extra precautions to verify the filings and refunds of taxpayers. They extending the date to begin issuing refunds by one week, until the week of March 2.

This cold weather has lots of folks toting around firewood for various reasons but the Department of Ag and Forestry wants you to know there has been a confirmation of the Emerald Ash Borer in Louisiana. Commission Mike Strain says this pest attacks ash trees and could kill them. He wants the public to know it’s best to purchase firewood not more than 10 miles from where it will be burned…:
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He says one of the biggest concerns about the Emerald Ash Borer is that there is no effective eradication method.

The Mandeville Police Department says a man is charged with his 8th DWI after he allegedly drove a car that didn’t belong to him drunk into another vehicle then fled the scene. Cops arrested 48-year-old James Hittson and charged him with DWI – 8, hit and run, simple assault and driving under suspension.

A doctoral candidate in LSU’s College of Engineering believes he’s come up with a unique way to control mosquito-borne diseases. Eric Gill has more…:
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The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s office is offering a $1000 reward for information about the case of a 30-year-old Labadieville man who was found dead in his front yard. They say Daquan Rainey was suffering a stab wound. There is no other information available which is why cops are asking for the public’s help.

Budget cuts will result in 14 museums under the control of the Secretary of State to reduce the number of days they are open. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The state department of Revenue announces that tax refunds will begin being issued the week of March 2nd. This is one week later than originally planned. Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield says this delay is due to the recent increase and still unfolding developments centered around fraudulent tax returns filed across the country.

The US Department of Health and Human Services announces over 184-thousand Louisianans signed up for insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. That’s up from 102,000 last year. Marketplace Director and CEO Kevin Counihan says says they know open enrollment next year will be bigger and better than it was this year…

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Counihan says when you see big enrollment numbers like these it means that people are starting to realize that the products and services being offered through HealthCare.gov are quality.

A doctoral candidate in LSU’s College of Engineering believes drones can be an effective way to control mosquito-borne diseases. Charles Malveaux says the ideal system would use two drones: one to survey the area and another to treat the area…

cut 5 (08) “for another task”

He says mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria and West Nile, could be prevented with technology like this.