Congress approved a spending bill early Friday that reopened the federal government after a brief shutdown. The bill includes a substantial increase in defense and discretionary funding, including billions in additional disaster relief money, much of which should find its way back to 2016 Louisiana flood victims. Senator John Kennedy says despite voting against the bill, he sees some upside from the deal.
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The spending bill includes a reported 165 billion dollar increase in military spending. North Louisiana Representative Ralph Abraham says that’s what got his vote.
For many this is one of their favorite weekends of the year. Jeff Palermo has more on the Mardi Gras festivities….
A 14-year-old Shreveport boy is in serious condition after being shot in the neck last night. Police say the teen was walking with his friend when a person in dark clothing started walking toward the pair and started firing a weapon. The boy sustained injuries to his neck and a foot. He is expected to recover. There are no suspects at this time.