New Iberia Police have charged a 20-year-old man in last month’s shooting death of 17-year-old Garon Lewis, who was found dead in a vehicle at an intersection on August 16th. Captain John Babin says 21-year-old Trevonce Bernard was taken into police custody last night…
cut 9 (07) “….of a firearm”
Bernard’s bond has been set at 220-thousand dollars. Police did not release any other details about the murder.

Members of Congress are back in Washington D-C after a summer recess and Democratic leaders are pushing for the passage of gun control legislation. Louisiana Republican Congressman Clay Higgins says making religion more of a priority is a better solution…
cut 14 (08) “…Satan showed up”
There were three deadly mass shootings last month that resulted in 38 deaths.

An inmate at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer remains in critical condition as he was one of ten prisoners hit by lightning yesterday while playing flag football in the yard. Department of Corrections spokesperson Ken Pastorick says lighting had not been detected in the area before that strike that injured several inmates…
cut 5 (05) “…immediately”
Pastorick says the nine prisoners released from the hospital were treated for cuts, bruises, headaches, dizziness and disorientation.

Texas officials say the air conditioning in the visitor’s locker room at the football stadium is in good working order. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says they had to bring fans in to cool the room down before Saturday’s game in Austin. Several Tigers suffered muscle cramps and Orgeron says the heat got to them…
cut 7 (10) “…at halftime”
LSU hosts Northwestern State this Saturday.