9:30 LRN Newscast

Tragic news out of Slidell as a five-year-old boy was struck and killed in his driveway by his 55-year-old grandmother, who police say was under the influence of alcohol and nervous system suppressants. Kristen Anders has been charged with vehicular homicide. Slidell Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau…

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Seuzeneau says the grandmother has been cooperative with investigators.

It’s the 43rd day of the federal government shutdown, but it could be the last day as the U-S House is expected to vote on a budget bill that would re-open the government. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this six week long shutdown could have an impact on next year’s mid-term elections…

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Could Brian Kelly’s lawsuit against LSU potentially scare away head coaching candidates from coming to Baton Rouge. Andre Champagne has more.

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the lawsuit filed by Brian Kelly’s legal team. Kelly is seeking the entire 54-million dollar buyout. LSU has offered 30-million dollars and according to the suit, LSU wants to fire Kelly for cause which could possibly prevent them from paying the full 54-million dollar buyout.