 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Big bill: A major legislative development out of the nation's capital: House Democrats made a major concession about vaccinations for military personnel, clearing the way for the passage of a defense spending bill that has ramifications for communities throughout the state and even key flood protection projects.
Bullet fly at the Dollar Tree: Police say a suspect who pulled up to a Gentilly Dollar Tree store with a rifle on Thursday afternoon was gunning for the two men he shot as they sat out front. But two more shoppers were hit in the hail of bullets, sending a total of four people to the hospital after the gunman sped away. Missy Wilkinson has the story.
Making their case: LCMC's $150 million bid to buy three HCA-owned Tulane hospitals got a public hearing Thursday. As Emily Woodruff reports, proponents with LCMC and Tulane say the deal will lead to better care and more doctors and research opportunities, while detractors worry about fewer beds and emergency room wait times.
Happy Friday, from Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 
