A report finds that black students in Louisiana public schools are twice as likely as white students to face suspensions. The study also finds low-income students are likely to face longer suspension than non low-income children. Researcher Nathan Barrett hopes school officials look at the report to reduce discipline disparities based on race and income…
cut 10 (09) “….of school”

A well known north Louisiana chef was arrested after allegedly stalking a woman by calling and texting her 54 times, and showing up at her house. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Glen Springfield says 35-year-old William Blake Phillips was asked several times to quit calling. Phillips denies the allegation of showing up at her house…
Cut 4 (11) “the residence.”
Phillips was named the 2016 Louisiana Seafood King.

Orthopedic specialists in Louisiana say they are using a post surgical procedure to decrease the need for oral painkillers. Doctor Judson Penton, who practices in Lafayette at Louisiana Orthopedic Specialists, says they insert small disposable pain pumps near the incision site next to the nerves in the surgical area. He says the pumps are portable and will only administer an amount of medication approved by a physician…
cut 6 (08) “…throughout the state”
Penton says they’ve seen patients have quicker recovery times and they were not dependent on opioids for relief.

Today in Atlanta, the Georgia Dome was imploded after 25 years in existence. Meanwhile, the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans continues to be one of the top entertainment venues in the country. Alan Freeman, General Manager of the Dome, says when the facility was built, the architects took a long range view.
Cut 11 (10) “practical”