New Orleans and Baton Rouge are among the most segregated cities in the nation, according to a report from 24/7 Wall Street. Editor-In-Chief Doug McIntyre says black neighborhoods tend to be in more poverty and segregation is what keeps poor outcomes in place..:
Cut 9 (08) “over time”
New Orleans came in at number six on the list, and Baton Rouge ranked thirteenth.

State officials are hoping to use some of Louisiana’s $18 million dollar portion of Volkswagen’s settlement over an emissions-rigging scandal to purchase propane-powered school buses. Louisiana Clean Fuels President Randy Hayden says propane is less expensive than conventional fuels:
Cut 5 (09) “comparable”
Thursday is the last day to apply for a share of the settlement money.

National watchdog, Stop Animal Exploitation Now, believes the 100-thousand dollar fine against UL-Lafayette for animal abuse at its New Iberia primate lab isn’t good enough. Co-founder Michael Budkie says this facility has had problems for years…:
Cut 12 (06) “ever again”
University Spokesperson Kathleen Thames released a statement saying these incidents occurred as part of routine housing and care of nonhuman primates.

Researchers at LSU say the 2017 NBA All-Star game had a $44.9 million dollar economic impact to the state of Louisiana. The study said visitors spent an estimated $23.7 million.

Former LSU football coach Les Miles has been very vocal in expressing interest to coach again in any Power 5 position, and USA Today’s Dan Wolken reports the Mad Hatter is extremely interested in the Ole Miss vacancy.