It may come as a surprise to many Louisianans, but there is an election tomorrow in 41 parishes. Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says this election typically has a low voter turnout because so many people aren’t aware there’s an election…:
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Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM.

Don’t forget to vote before you head to the ever popular Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, where over 300,000 people are expected to attend. Festival Spokesperson Shelley Matherne says this is a great event for the entire family:
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You can get more information online at lastrawberryfestival.com.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll spend the weekend putting the finishing touches on the proposed budget for next year, which will contain a 750-million cut in state spending. Edwards says the spending plan for next fiscal year he’ll present to lawmakers on Tuesday will be very sobering…:
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Healthcare, higher ed, TOPS, social services, and other vital programs are expected to receive cuts.

The now former head coach of the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, Tyler Summitt, suddenly resigned Thursday after admitting to having an inappropriate relationship. Summitt is the son of legendary head coach, Pat Summitt. The married 25-year-old says he negatively affected the people he loved and hopes to repair those relationships. SB Nation is reporting the woman Summitt had an affair with was a player and she’s pregnant.