Today is the final day to register to vote in person in the November 8th elections. Early voting begins October 25th and runs to November 1st. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says even if you know you’re registered to vote…:
Cut 5 (09) “as possible”
He says if you miss today’s deadline you can still register online at GeauxVote.com by October 18th.

According to a recent state audit, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins spent more than $35,000 on travel between 2019 and 2021 without proper documentation. Roger Harris, Assistant Legislative Auditor for Investigations says Perkins is required to submit travel expenses within 30 days.
Cut 13 (09) “after travel”
Perkins responded to the report indicating that it was never his intention not to follow policies and he’d reimburse the city for all expenses.

Holden Hoggatt has picked up endorsements from 3 former southwest Louisiana Congressional leaders in his race against Congressman Clay Higgins…:
Cut 2 (33) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

Seven people are now in custody in connection with a deadly weekend shooting that left a Hammond High School student dead. Four teenagers, two aged 17 and one 16 and one 18-year-old are facing second degree murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old at a birthday party. The four teens are also facing obstruction of justice and other charges.