AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMusic & Nightlife: New Orleans DJ Raj Smoove is turning 50 with Smoove Fest returning to the Broadside on Saturday, Aug. 8, featuring 69 Boyz, Brass-A-Holics, bounce-jazz buzz from Mikecol, and more. Local Travel & Family Fun: Baton Rouge General hosted “Ready, Set, School!” with backpack/shoe fit checks, sports physicals, nutrition tips, and mental health resources—plus Avoyelles and Elaine Education Foundation supply drives helping families gear up for the first day. Tourism & Culture: If you’re planning a Route 66-style road trip, a Norton Simon Museum screening of “Easy Rider” ties the film to the highway’s 100th anniversary—plus it’s a reminder that New Orleans is a classic destination in pop culture. City Watch: Despite improvements, a Louisiana Legislative Auditor says New Orleans still faces tight cash flow and ongoing cash-management pressure. Immigration & Community Impact: Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka was detained by ICE at BWI and later released after nearly four days, with documents raising questions about her work authorization and pending asylum case.
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