AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Orleans Dining & Nightlife: Bar 1865, a long-storied Lafayette Street spot, is now serving dinner Thu.-Sat under new ownership and partners, leaning into the building’s “ghosts and stories” with a fresh chef lineup. Freret Street Food Scene: Stelly’s frozen yogurt—once a pop-up in a vintage camper—plans a permanent Freret Street shop opening Oct. 1, bringing a rotating menu and new “culinary experience” vibe. Local Travel Safety: Louisiana State Police report a fatal pedestrian crash on U.S. 90 near Vinton; troopers say impairment isn’t suspected and urge drivers and walkers to boost visibility at night. Outdoor Recreation: LDWF is fighting giant salvinia in multiple popular lakes, using drawdowns and salvinia-eating weevils to protect boating and fisheries. Road & Commute: A stalled oversized load is blocking northbound La. 1 near Placid Refining, with traffic routed to Lobdell Highway (LA 415) to U.S. 190. Space Watch: The International Space Station is set to pass over Central Louisiana Tuesday evening, visible as a bright “star” moving across the sky. Identity Theft & Cybersecurity: The FBI is investigating reports of millions of stolen U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses sold on the dark web, tied to a New Orleans-based ID verification firm.
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