Louisiana has set a record for in-person early voting, surpassing its previous high set in 2020. Recent reports from the Secretary of State’s Office show that 849,000 voters have cast their ballots early in person, compared to 817,000 in 2020. Including absentee ballots, 960,000 Louisianans voted ahead of the November 5 election. Secretary of State Deputy Secretary Joel Watson says people are excited about this election.
Cut 3 (10) “…continuing this year.”
LSP Hazardous Material Hotline got a notification from Goex Industries regarding an explosion that occurred at their facility on Camp Minden in Webster Parish. The facility was evacuated, and no injuries were reported. There is no indication of any threat to public safety and the incident has been contained. LSP is investigating the matter and further details will be released as they become available.
A 14-year-old boy is killed in a shooting in Terrebonne Parish. The shooting happened last Friday in a neighborhood in Chauvin, and the boy’s body was found in a wooded area. First Lieutenant Blake Tabor says while investigators believe that the vehicle burglaries and the deadly shooting are related to one another, the investigation is still ongoing, and that they’re not looking for anyone else.
Cut 8 (09) “…in Terrebonne Parish.”
The juveniles are each charged with second-degree murder.
The St. Tammany Parish coroner is warning you about a supplement that’s widely available but could be deadly. Over the summer, a 36-year-old woman died in part of an overdose of the legal drug Kratom. In high doses, Kratom can cause seizures, which will cause the user to stop breathing. Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says Kratom has been used for decades.
Cut 11 (16) “…you will overdose.”