As the world keeps a watchful eye on the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Louisiana is paying close attention to the oil and gas markets, which have been incredibly volatile as tensions have escalated. Any invasion by Russia into Ukraine would have an immediate impact on the state says Eric Smith, associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute.
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According to Triple-A, the statewide average price for a regular gallon of gasoline is $3.30, 24-cents more than a month ago.

Governor Edwards says he’s carefully examing the Congressional, legislative, PSC, and BESE maps the state Legislature approved. Edwards is concerned none of the maps reflect a growth in the African American population by adding more majority-minority districts. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the governor can veto these maps…
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Edwards has 20 days once he receives the legislation to decide whether he’ll veto the legislation approved in the redistricting session.

D-Day for LSU’s Kirby Smith Hall has been set, Brooke Thorington has more on when the 55-year-old building will be reduced to rubble.
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The Southern University System has a new president-chancellor. His name is Dennis Shields and he’s been in university administration for four decades. The 66-year-old Shields is the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and will replace Ray Belton who will retire this fall.