The U.S. House has passed a new National Defense Authorization Act; a spending bill containing hundreds-of-millions for projects Louisiana military facilities. Louisiana District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson says Fort Polk will get an additional $61-million to build a new Joint Operations Center, and Barksdale with get $125-million to facilitate weapons. The bill must also pass the Senate but Johnson doesn’t expect a partisan fight…:

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Add Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell to the list of folks angry with Entergy over huge power bill increases. Entergy asked permission to tack on charges for their 2021 & 22 storm damage AND for higher natural gas costs, which Campbell voted against. He says they have a monopoly which is never good…:

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Senator Bill Cassidy is angry that the President is in Saudi Arabia, asking for increased oil production there, while he stifles production here. The Biden White House curtailed domestic oil & gas to fight climate change, but Cassidy says we are the LEAST to blame…:

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National media reports say it’s unlikely Saudi Arabia will comply with Biden’s request.

More trouble for former state Senator Troy Brown, of Geismar. When stopped for doing 78 in a 55 zone recently, Brown grew belligerent with an Assumption Parish deputy when the officer brought up his five speeding stops over 3 years. Brown was cuffed and loaded in the squad car. It’s not his first run-in with the law. He had two well-published domestic violence incidents a few years ago. Brown left the state Senate before members could debate whether or not to kick him out.

While President Biden visits with Saudi Arabian leaders, to try to convince them to step up oil production…back at home Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says a much simpler answer is for the White House to stop hindering domestic oil & gas production…:

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The Biden administration has placed restrictions on fossil fuel development in the United States as a way to combat climate change. But Cassidy asks would you rather get oil from the Saudis? Or Americans?

State Police ask for public help in catching the persons responsible for a triple shooting in Delhi Wednesday that left a man dead and two wounded. 22-year-old Quattrous Jones was pronounced dead the scene and now Trooper Javier Leija say they seek a Chevy Tahoe used in the ambush…:

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The U.S. House passes a new defense spending bill containing a LOT of money for Louisiana military bases. More from Don Molino…:

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Police in Zachary say a jealous ex placed a tracking device on his former girlfriend’s car and used it to follow and harrass her. 32-year-old Roger Shoemaker is charged with Stalking, Prohibited Usage of a Tracking Device and more.

LDH reports over 2500 new cases of COVID statewide, with nearly 700 currently under hospital care for it. They also report 2 new COVID-related deaths since Wednesday.

Many Louisiana Entergy customers are upset to see substantially higher utility bills this summer, despite being warned of as much by Entergy. The increases are due to additional charges for storm, repairs and higher natural gas costs. Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says, nevertheless, the power company is charging too much…:

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Campbell voted “no” to Entergy’s request for the added charges. He says rates would go down, if power companies had to compete with other power companies to get your business.

President Joe Biden is in Saudi Arabi where he’ll urge the Middle Eastern country to produce more oil. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the President doesn’t have to travel halfway across the globe in order to increase the supply of oil…:

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But Cassidy asks would you rather want the Saudis to produce the oil or America?

State Police seek public help in catching the man who ambushed and shot three people in Richland Parish; killing one and wounding two others. State Police Trooper Javier Leija says the shooting took place Wednesday afternoon in Delhi…:

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They’re looking for a Chevy Tahoe used in the crime. Call in tips to North Delta Crimestoppers.

A real case of amnesia in New Orleans. University medical Center says a man hit by traffic on Canal Street last month has NO memory of who he is, or where he is from. He’s a white male, 5-foot-9, about 240 pounds with reddish hair & a receding hairline. WWL-TV has a phot on their website. If you know him please call the UMC at 504-702-3000.

LDH reports another three persons with monkeypox, for a total of six. Monkeypox is not fatal, but very uncomfortable…with pain, headaches, fever and pimple-like sores. If you think you may have it avoid contact with people and see a doctor.

The U-S House passes legislation that will result in a 222-million dollar investment in Louisiana’s military installations. More than half of that money will go to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish for the construction of a Weapons Generation Facility. Congressman Mike Johnson on why that facility is needed…
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The National Defense Authorization Act still needs Senate approval.

Louisiana’s hot summer is resulting in rising electricity bills. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is upset bills are higher than normal, while Entergy’s stockholders and its CEO see more money….
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Entergy says it can not stop paying dividends to its shareholders.

The state Department of Health says more cases of monkeypox are turning up. Kevin Gallagher reports all the cases so far are in and around New Orleans…:
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Louisianans can purchase a wreath now to be placed on a veteran’s grave in December at one of the state’s five veteran cemeteries. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs spokesperson Brandee Patrick says they are partnering with Wreaths Across America and getting an early start this year…
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Each wreath costs 15-dollars.

The new national defense spending bill passed Thursday by the U.S. House will mean hundreds of millions flowing to Louisiana military bases. Louisiana District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson is on a House Armed services sub-committee. He says it’s pleasing to see substantial investments at bases so important to the state’s fiscal picture…:

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Johnson expects the Senate to pass the bill as well.

The Department of Health says more cases of monkeypox are turning up. Another three persons from the Greater New Orleans area have the viral disease. That’s a total of six cases; all in the toe of The Boot. Monkeypox is transmitted through direct contact with a sick person’s rashes or sores, plus kissing, cuddling and sex. LDH says more cases are certainly out there, yet undetected.

State Police seek the public’s help in finding a gunman who fatally shot one person and injured two others in Richland Parish, in an ambush attack. Master Trooper Javier Leija says the fatal shooting took place late Wednesday afternoon in Delhi. 22-year-old Quattrous Jones of Delhi was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims suffered non-life threatening injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Trooper Leija says if anyone has information they should contact the North Delta Crime Stoppers…:

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He says they’re looking for a Chevy Tahoe SUV used in the attack.

Police in Zachary say a jealous ex placed a tracking device on his former girlfriend’s car and used it to harrass her. 32-year-old Roger Shoemaker is charged with Stalking, Prohibited Usage of a Tracking Device and more.

People with troubles and considering ending it all will have fast help & support via telephone, as the National Suicide Hotline goes into effect in Louisiana and every other state tomorrow. A quick call to 9-8-8 will reach a crisis counselor in good time.

The U.S. House passes a new defense spending bill containing a lot of money for Louisiana military bases. More from Don Molino…:

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State Troopers say a single-vehicle crash, early this morning on state Highway 28 in Rapides Parish took the life of a Bastrop man. LSP says 62-year-old Byron Williams Jr’s big rig left the roadway, slammed into a culvert and burst into flame. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation.

State Police seek the public’s help in finding a gunman who exited a vehicle and shot three persons in Richland Parish. Master Trooper Javier Leija says the man killed one and wounded the other two late Wednesday afternoon in Delhi. 22-year-old Quattrous Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims got treatment and will recover. Trooper Leija says they’re looking the Chevy Tahoe used in the ambush…:

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…and now today’s markets with Don Molino…

State Police seek the public’s help in finding a gunman who exited a vehicle and fatally shot one person and injured two others in Richland Parish. Master Trooper Javier Leija says the fatal shooting took place late Wednesday afternoon in Delhi…:

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Leija says they are searching for a Chevrolet Tahoe that was involved in the shooting. If you know anything, call North Delta Crimestoppers.

A Lake Charles aviation company has completed a big makeover of former President Donald Trump’s private jet. When Trump One, as the custom Boeing 757 is called, needed a fresh paint job, they turned to Chennault Air Park’s LandLocked Aviation, and company president Tyson Grenzebach says they were determine that such a high profile client would get a top notch paint job…:

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Search “Trump One” to see their work.

A new kind of COVID vaccine should be available soon for people 18 and older. More from Don Molino…:

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How dangerous is the drug fentanyl? Especially the illicitly sold stuff? The coroner in St. Tammany Parish says a 22-year-old man died this week from taking one pill. Police say be cautious of taking any pills that look like prescription, but you didn’t get from a pharmacy. They’re often laced with fentanyl from a rogue lab.