AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoI-10 Bridge Work: DOTD starts two weeks of Interstate 10 bridge inspections Monday, with brief lane closures and delays expected roughly 6 a.m.–3 p.m. through Aug. 16 (plus targeted right-lane closures Aug. 8 and 9). Road-Trip Safety: AAA says burglary risk spikes during vacations, and Louisiana’s burglary rate remains among the highest in the U.S.—so lock up and prep before you leave. Lake Bistineau Update: LDWF plans an 8-foot drawdown starting Aug. 12 to dry out and curb giant salvinia choking the lake, affecting Lake Bistineau State Park access until about Nov. 30. Boating Tragedy: LDWF is investigating a fatal single-vessel crash in St. James Parish on July 25; Austin R. McKee’s body was recovered from Brazan Canal and an autopsy is pending. Local Tourism Spotlight: WBRZ’s new “Positively BR” show launches with Baton Rouge stories and a One Tank Trip to Bogalusa’s Lake Isabelle. Family Fun in Lafayette: Acadiana Mall now offers “Stuffy Riders,” letting kids rent and ride large stuffed animals through the aisles. Jazz Calendar: The LA Jazz Festival returns for 17 days in August, capped by a big “Jazz on the Beach” weekend. Gas Prices: AAA reports the national average for regular gas holds at about $4.09, with crude oil still elevated.
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