AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha: Louisiana is bracing as Bertha strengthens in the Gulf and spreads tropical-storm conditions westward, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding concerns. Travel Safety & Disruptions: Sandbag sites opened along the Gulf, beaches are closing for dangerous surf and rip currents, and Grand Isle’s Tarpon Rodeo starts later Thursday (5 p.m.) due to the storm, though the weekend plans continue. Local Tourism Spotlight: New Orleans hosts the Great American Seafood Cook-Off July 24–25, with Lafayette chef Kris Allen representing Louisiana at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Cruise Cautionary Tale: A Louisiana woman was seriously injured during a rope swing excursion in Honduras on a Carnival cruise, with reports of a tag line improperly connected and a costly medical evacuation. Food Recall Watch: Taylor Farms recalled certain iceberg lettuce products tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, even as FDA says one positive test was a false positive—so check what’s on the recall list before you eat. Community & Workforce: We Work the Waterways named Kelsey Foster as its new deputy director, aiming to grow maritime career outreach.
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