AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Push: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says Louisiana’s tourism momentum is building, touting record growth, a new 2027 campaign (“Feeding Your Soul in Louisiana”), and a statewide cleanup effort aimed at improving the visitor experience. New Orleans Beach Revival: Lincoln Beach restoration is set to begin this December, with early work including road paving and a new parking lot, after the historic spot closed for more than 60 years. Coastal Culture Event: The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority hosts a free Acadian Cultural Heritage event Aug. 29 (1–4 p.m.), with guided LSU Center for River Studies tours and community exhibitor tables. Local Travel Disruption: DOTD pushed back an I-20 westbound exit closure near Bert Kouns (Exit 8) to Sept. 3–4, advising drivers to use US 80 as an alternate. Food & Fun Opening: Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen is preparing to open Sept. 1 in downtown Memphis with Gulf Coast seafood and New Orleans-inspired flavors—another sign of the region’s dining scene staying hot. Safety Watch: A car-train collision on La. 1 between Plaquemine and Addis injured one person and briefly closed the roadway early Friday.
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