AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoad & Travel Disruptions: DOTD says the I-20 westbound exit ramp to LA 526 (Bert Kouns) will shut for about two weeks starting Aug. 10, with drivers using alternate routes. Local Mobility & Tourism: Monroe-West Monroe’s push for an Amtrak line linking Monroe and Ruston to Dallas and Atlanta is gaining federal and state support, with tourism leaders calling it a new audience boost. Gulf Fishing Impacts: NOAA reports a Gulf “dead zone” formed again, measuring about 1,332 square miles near Louisiana, tied to nutrient-driven low oxygen. Family Travel Safety: Louisiana State Police remind drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones and around buses as the school year starts. Weekend Planning: A Lake Charles native, Most Rev. Robert Boxie III, is profiled as the youngest Catholic bishop in the U.S., sharing favorite Louisiana food and local roads. Shopping Timing: A study highlights the worst time to hit Walmart and Target—Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—for crowd-avoidant travelers.
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