Sad news about what was already a deadly Thanksgiving holiday weekend for motorists; even more persons have died from injuries in traffic crashes – bringing the total crashes to 15 and the total dead to 26 people. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett data from law enforcement shows a majority of the wrecks were caused by speeding and/or impaired or distracted driving; all of which are preventable…:

CUT 10(07)      “… help us a lot.”

Remember you can still dial *LSP from most any cell phone to report a crash or impaired driving.

More on the death of former New Orleans Saint Glenn Foster. Foster was driven to a medical facility, after he reportedly attacked a cellmate in the Pickens County jail. By the time that police cruiser arrived, Foster was dead in the back seat. Foster’s family says he was bipolar and likely had a breakdown. They have hired well-known civil right attorney Ben Crump to get to the bottom of what happened.

Saturday is Election Day in 34 of the state’s 64 parishes. Across the state, voters will be asked to decide matters like civic spending proposals, runoffs for local judgeships and other offices. That – combined with expected lousy weather – is why Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin expects very low voter turnout. That is except in St. Tammany where a big vote on allowing a huge casino resort in Slidell is on the ballot…:

CUT 13(09)      “…and vote.”

Orleans Parish has a big runoff in the race for Sheriff; pitting 4-term incumbent Marlin Gussman against Susan Hutson, a fellow Democrat with heavy party backing.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is asking voters to approve upgrades for roads, underground pipes, public safety and more when they go to the polls. The five propositions total $237-million.  There are also a handful of other races and issues that will be on local ballots. You can always download the free “Geaux Vote” app to get a sample of your ballot.