16:30 LRN Newscast August 22nd

A 7-year-old in Webster Parish who allegedly shot his aunt two times during an argument, can not by state law face charges. Sheriff Gary Sexton says a child under the age of 10 cannot form intent. Sexton says the 7-year-old needs counseling…
Cut 5 (10) “outlook”
He says the aunt is recovering from two gunshot wounds.

President Trump’s plan to end the 16-year war in Afghanistan and put an end to the rising extremist threat would include reportedly sending 39-hundred additional US troops to the Middle Eastern country. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says the President’s fight to win mantra is the right way to go…
cut 13 (10) “….enough troops”

The state Department of Education has been awarded a 20-million dollar federal grant to improve struggling schools. Emelie Gunn has more…
Voicer 5 (28 “I’m Emelie Gunn”

LSU’s new live mascot, Mike the Seventh, is making himself at home in his new habitat. His former owner Jeremy Hargett says they are not worried about him a bit….
cut 8 (08) “…look out for him”
Mike the Seventh, previously known as Harvey, came from Hargett’s rescue facility in Florida.