AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Travel: Louisiana’s fall road-trip season gets a boost with LSU AgCenter’s statewide roundup of 2026 fall plant sales and Master Gardener pop-ups, from Baton Rouge and Lafayette to New Orleans and Hammond—perfect for visitors who want a local stop that feels like an experience. Local Infrastructure & Access: Willis Knighton Medical Center is suing Shreveport and Red River Express over a proposed private roadway meant to ease traffic near the hospital’s South Shreveport retirement community, raising questions about servitude restrictions and the project’s $115M price tag. Public Health: Louisiana confirmed its first rabies case in a dog since 2014, a reminder for pet owners to stay alert as wildlife exposures rise nationwide. Community Events: Kenner Restaurant Week runs Sept. 13–19 with special menus across dozens of local spots, giving travelers another reason to base a weekend in the New Orleans metro. Outdoor Ethics: A reminder for Louisiana hikers and campers: the Great Smoky Mountains is warning visitors against building rock cairns in streams, citing harm to wildlife and the landscape.
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