AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSaints Countdown: New Orleans is 28 days from kickoff, and linebacker Danny Stutsman (No. 28) is the latest spotlight as the team heads toward its Sept. 13 opener. Public Safety Tech: The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation is funding three more emergency-response drones for NOPD, expanding French Quarter coverage after earlier funding for one drone. Rail Travel Watch: Amtrak’s Gulf Coast Mardi Gras route is celebrating big ridership gains between New Orleans and Mobile, even as deadly rail-crossing crashes raise pressure to improve safety. French Quarter Footage: More French Quarter drones are expected after NOPD secures additional funding. Health & Travel Risk: A new rapid water-testing kit and mapping app are planned after beachgoers reported illnesses, underscoring how Louisiana-area visitors should take water warnings seriously. Community Outdoors: West Monroe’s Kiroli Park reopens after six months of storm recovery, bringing back trails, play areas, and “forest bath” vibes. Local Road Safety: A Denham Springs man died in a single-vehicle crash on Greenwell Springs Road; speed and seatbelt issues were cited. Eldercare Costs: Long-term care expenses keep climbing, adding strain for families planning vacations and everyday life. Immigration Update: A U.S. soldier’s wife detained by ICE was removed from a deportation flight to Brazil and released back in Louisiana.
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