10:30 Newscast, April 9th, 2016

Voters in 41 Parishes have until 8 tonight to cast a ballot. That’s because it’s a little known election day. Secretary of State Tom Schedler saays you can check the GeauxVote app to see exactly what’s on the ballot in your precinct…:
CUT 4 (08) “G-E-A-U-X”

Communities in north Louisiana are still in disbelief over the abrupt resignation of Louisiana Tech women’s basketball coach Tyler Summitt, who admitted he had an affair…:

CUT 2 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

State Police say it was the Assistant Police Chief of Grand Isle who ran over a sunbather while patrolling the beach in a department pickup. Sgt. Nick Manale says it’s too early to determine if charges are warranted against Norris Esponge Jr. He says the victim’s injuries are not life threatening…:
CUT 15 (06) “several surgeries”

The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is underway and hundreds of thousands have gathered Saturday morning for the famous parade associated with the festival. . Festival Spokesperson Shelley Matherne says they’ll be selling delicious food,
revelers can enjoy a giant midway, and live entertainment…:
CUT 6 (09) “Mardi Gras”
Tonight’s final concert is slated to end at 10:30, and tomorrow the festival hours are 12-6. Admission is free.

Napoleonville Senator Troy Brown pleaded not guilty on a simple battery charge out of Orleans Parish. He is accused of punching a female “side friend” following the Bayou Classic.