AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirport Upgrade: Shreveport Regional Airport just landed an $18.9 million FAA grant to help fund a $40 million air traffic control tower relocation, with construction expected to start around February and take about 18 months—good news for travelers and for airport growth. Tourism & Travel Safety: A jury is underway in a Jefferson Parish case tied to an alleged drug-and-rob scheme targeting French Quarter tourists, with charges connected to the death of a Kansas City Super Bowl reporter. Local Culture: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles unveiled its 2026 poster and pin, themed “Revolution and Evolution,” celebrating Acadiana’s cultural fusion ahead of the Oct. 8-11 festival. Road Trip Reality Check: Gas prices keep shifting—Morehouse Parish midgrade hit a low of $4.10, while West Baton Rouge diesel dipped to $5.39 in the week ending Sept. 5. Family Fun: St. Charles Parish Library kicked off a Library Card Sign-Up Month BINGO challenge to get residents using more than just books, including hotspots and museum passes.
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