AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Ida recovery in Acadiana: In Chauvin, the Hurricane Ida–smashed Chauvin Sculpture Garden is being saved by local artists and former professors, with more than 100 works damaged but efforts underway to keep the art from being lost. Local agriculture spotlight: LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier is using hundreds of acres to test irrigation, soil fertility, water quality, and crop development for northwest Louisiana farming. Tourism & community events: Garlic Town USA returns to downtown Bennington, Sept. 5, with expanded chef demos and family programming—another reminder of how food festivals keep travel momentum going. Health & travel safety: A Lafayette teen’s scoliosis story highlights how early detection can change outcomes, with spinal fusion helping her recovery. Gas prices check: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in St. Landry Parish at $3.13 (week ending Aug. 15), with statewide averages also easing. Weather watch: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three Atlantic systems, but near-term threat to land remains low.
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