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…:

CUT 06(14)      “…our state’s economy”

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.