AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKatrina Remembrance: New Orleans and the Gulf Coast marked the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with wreath-laying ceremonies and readings of victims’ names, including events along the Lower Ninth Ward levee and at the Katrina memorial in Shell Beach. Louis Armstrong Airport Detention/Deportation: Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, held by ICE in Louisiana, and deported to the UK after DHS said he overstayed and missed an immigration hearing. Travel Disruption in Baton Rouge: The westbound Old Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge closes Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. through Sept. 1 noon for repairs, with detours via I-110 South, I-10 West and LA 415 North. Health & Travel Safety: Florida health alerts went out as locally acquired dengue cases were reported, raising mosquito-borne illness concerns for travelers. Tourism Pop Culture: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee backed a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, adding fresh momentum to the fan-driven push. Local Sports: Southeastern Louisiana University’s women’s soccer team battled Southern Miss to a 2-2 tie on the road.
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