AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Push: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says Louisiana will roll out a “Follow Me to Louisiana” campaign later this year, turning traveling residents into everyday ambassadors with a custom backpack and T-shirt, while also backing ongoing outdoor cleanups with partners like Ducks Unlimited and CCA. New Orleans Revamp: Mayor Helena Moreno announced a phased plan to revamp Canal Street, focusing on public safety, cleanliness, lighting, infrastructure and quality of life—plus a push to keep the corridor welcoming for residents and visitors. Claiborne Corridor Plan: City leaders and Ujamaa Economic Development are working to redevelop the North Claiborne Avenue stretch into a walkable green space for vendors and performances, using a $500,000 federal grant to design the next 7 blocks. Local Legacy: New Orleans civil rights activist Jerome “Big Duck” Smith has died at 87, remembered for decades of organizing and courage. Space & Sports: SpaceX’s potential Pecan Island spaceport has locals split between progress and worries for hunting and fishing; meanwhile, Louisiana’s sports tourism angle keeps growing as Swanger Sports Complex is credited with about $6.5M in visitor impact (though in Texarkana). Travel Disruption: Delta’s Boeing 737-900ER engine issue forced an Atlanta return, delaying passengers headed to Raleigh.
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