Early voting for Nov. 4 election begins today

Early voting begins today for the presidential election and other local items on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Any registered voter who brings a driver's license, a Louisiana special ID or another former of picture identification can cast early ballots at a number of polling places in the area between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. today through Saturday, and next Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Oct. 28.

Those without a picture ID can bring a document with their address on it, such as a utility bill.