AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBallooning in the Ark-La-Tex: Louisiana State Ballooning Championship action is underway in Shreveport-Bossier, with pilots flying across the sky and a big public focus on balloon glows and tethered rides. Family back-to-school help: The Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana hosted its “Super Saturday” backpack giveaway in Monroe, handing out supplies and connecting families with local resources. Road safety update: Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal head-on crash in Livingston Parish on LA 1032 near Debbie Lane that killed 68-year-old Gwendolyn Blank of St. Amant; toxicology samples were taken and charges are pending. More crash news: Troopers also reported a separate fatal two-vehicle crash on LA 42 west of Oliver Wheat Road that killed Linda and Joseph Watts, with a truck driver booked on negligent homicide and lane-usage charges. Local travel planning: New Orleans police closed Carrollton Avenue at the I-10 overpass due to flooding, a reminder to check routes before heading out. Weekend events: Zachary’s Really Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for Aug. 14-15 at BREC’s Zachary Community Park, with nightly glows and tethered rides.
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