AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Travel: A new study says residents overwhelmingly support tourism growth, a hopeful sign for Louisiana’s visitor economy. Public Safety for Travelers: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is running a Drive Sober campaign through Sept. 7, urging drivers to plan ahead and use a designated driver or rideshare. Health Access in Acadiana: A proposed Lafayette sickle cell infusion and transfusion center aims to cut down long trips and ER delays for patients during pain crises. New Orleans Hospitality Project: Fresh friction is building over the planned Omni New Orleans convention center “headquarters” hotel, with Senate President Cameron Henry saying the Bond Commission shouldn’t approve Omni next week. Local Travel Disruptions: Margaritaville at Sea’s Sept. 5, 2026 sailing out of Port Tampa Bay swaps port days/times for Aruba and Curacao, potentially affecting guest plans. Road & Weather Safety: Louisiana State Police report a truck driver died in a train crash in Elm Grove, underscoring the risks at crossings. Gas Watch: GasBuddy price reports show diesel and premium gas deals across multiple parishes, including Lafayette diesel at $4.49 and East Feliciana premium at $4.79 for the week ending Aug. 8.
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