The four major gubernatorial candidates will debate tonight and it will be shown on W-D-S-U TV and NBC affiliated stations across the state. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this is a chance for Republican candidates Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne to gain some traction against frontrunner David Vitter…
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The debate will also be streamed online, beginning at 6 PM.

Get ready for lower temperatures and lower humidity as a result of a cold front that’s moved through the state. State climatologist Barry Keim says this weather pattern will persist through the weekend and perhaps into early next week…
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High temps today will be in the mid-80s.

A study shows more Louisiana drivers are buckling up than ever before. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director, Col. John LeBlanc, says their 2015 Louisiana Seat Belt and Motorcycle Helmet Observation Survey found a record 86 percent of front seat passengers and drivers we’re using their seatbelt….
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Leblanc says they’re still trying to convince more young male drivers to buckle up.

The Department of Children and Family Services announces changes to the food assistance program. Starting today, those who are considered able-bodied adults without dependents must work at least 20 hours a week or be enrolled in a federally-approved job training program to qualify for SNAP benefits. If not, they will only receive benefits for three months over a three-year period. Currently there is no imposed time limit for adults who are not able to work.