Many voters aren’t aware, but tomorrow is an election day in Louisiana for 46 parishes. Voters will be deciding on vacancies in the state House, the the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal and the Lake Charles Mayor’s office. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there is also a big Senate race:
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He says if you aren’t sure there’s an election in your area tomorrow, check out the GeauxVote app.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s investigating after a body was found in a burning car in DeSoto Parish Friday morning. The victim has been identified as Kelly Jo Brunettin of Frierson. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says her vehicle was the only one at the scene and the investigation is ongoing…:
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He says the discovery was made around 2 a.m. this morning on Interstate 49 near Stonewall.

A synthetic drug called ‘pink’ has made its way to Bayou State and is more potent than heroin. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Hundreds of thousands of people will pack out the New Orleans Fair Grounds beginning this weekend for Jazzfest. How does the event get bigger and attract more people and big name artists every year? Festival producer Quint Davis says the secret is keeping it family friendly…:
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Hitting the big stages this weekend are Harry Connick Junior, Maroon 5 and Tom Petty.