Food Banks across Louisiana are feeling the burden of the federal government shutdown. Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, says food banks already came under financial hardship earlier this year, with the change in presidential administrations.

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Now that the time has changed, it’s getting dark earlier…which means many are driving home in the dark at six pm which is why Governor Landry has proclaimed this week Drowsy Driving Prevention week.  Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says s when it comes to driving, doing so after depriving yourself of sleep is just as dangeroud as drinking and driving.

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The number-five ranked LSU women’s basketball team begins their season tonight as the Tigers host Houston Christian at 7 p.m. Andre Champagne has more.

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The college basketball season tipped off last night. In the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge, the Ragin Cajuns and ULM both lost.  But talk about a shocker, the UNO Privateers, a 22-point underdog, defeated TCU 78-74. UNO only won four games last year.