8:30 AM NEWSCAST

Today is the last day you can register to vote for the October 14th gubernatorial primary. 

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

UL Lafayette has seen an increase in the number of incoming freshmen for the third straight year. And Vice President of Enrollment DeWayne Bowie says it’s a stand-out class academically.

Cut 3 (10) “…a group”

63-year-old Greg Lawson of Ringgold who was convicted of attempted murder but fled during the trial more than three decades ago, has been captured in Mexico. Bienville Sheriff John Ballance on what finally let to Ringgold’s arrest.

Cut 13 (11) “…capture ultimately.”

Lawson Shot Seth Garlington after a dispute in a gas station parking lot in 1991.  The FBI had several leads over the years, but non panned out until now.

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s has arrested a substitute teacher accused of sexual crimes against juvenile students. 24-year-old Blaze Clark has been charged with three counts of molestation of a juvenile, two counts of third-degree rape, and other offenses.