SUMMARY: Senator Bill Cassidy announced that Louisiana has been awarded over $20 million from an FAA grant, sourced from the airport terminal program in the infrastructure investment and jobs act. Monroe Regional Airport will receive $2.5 million of this funding, which will be allocated for the replacement and installation of two existing passenger boarding bridges.

Monroe Regional Airport to receive $2.5 million grant

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SUMMARY: One year after introducing Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs are starting the season with heightened expectations, bolstered by veteran talent. Wembanyama, who is now a year older, participated in 71 games last season, averaging 29.7 minutes per contest but faced a minutes restriction for safety reasons. Recently, he indicated that while the Spurs aim to push his limits, they are mindful of preventing injuries. As the team heads to Dallas for their season opener, fans are eager to see how Wembanyama’s playing time evolves in his second season and the impact on his performance.

The San Antonio Spurs are ready to tip off the 2024-25 season at the Dallas Mavericks with two veterans on the roster, point guard Chris Paul and forward Harrison Barnes, who they didn’t have last season.

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SUMMARY: A significant update has emerged in the case of four-year-old Mary Ann Marble, who was shot and killed over five months ago. The first arrest has been made: 20-year-old Balis, who was apprehended by SWAT. Bear County Sheriff AEL Salazar stated that a rifle recovered recently was linked to the crime, corroborated by digital evidence placing Balis at the crime scene. He faces multiple charges, including capital murder. Meanwhile, Brad Simpson, husband of missing mother Suzanne Simpson, faces new charges, and the search for Suzanne continues. In an unrelated incident, a 16-year-old girl was traumatized after being bitten by a neighbor’s dog.

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