AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCollege Baseball & Travel: UALR and Troy meet in a Troy-hosted NCAA super regional with a College World Series berth on the line, bringing more mid-major sports travel to the region. Sports Media: Auburn radio broadcaster Paul Ellen, a longtime voice for the Tigers, has died at 75. New Orleans Events: Sail 250 drove a big jump in downtown foot traffic, with about 439,200 visits May 29-31—up 31.5% from 2025—plus local visits rising 45%. Tourism Funding: Shreveport-Bossier’s Destination 318 awarded $100,000 to six local businesses, backing new visitor experiences from electric LSV tours to outdoor stays. Family Fun & Festivals: Gueydan Duck Festival released its full 2026 lineup for Aug. 27-30, including Tracy Byrd and Wayne Toups. Local Rules on the Water: Natchitoches Parish reminded boaters about no-wake enforcement on Cane River Lake near the Shell Beach ramp. Gas Watch: Week ending May 30 saw some of the lowest regular prices in Livingston ($3.39) and Calcasieu ($3.45), while diesel lows included Jackson Parish ($4.99). Juneteenth Calendar: Southwest Louisiana shared 2026 Juneteenth events, including Lake Charles plans mid-June.
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