AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStorm Watch: Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened into a low-pressure system, but the flood threat is still very real across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, with forecasters warning of days of heavy rain and life-threatening flash flooding; the National Weather Service and hurricane center say rainfall could reach 5–10 inches in parts of the region, with isolated higher totals, and tornado warnings were reported near Houma and in parts of the Bayou Parishes and St. Charles area. Local Preparedness: Louisiana residents are being urged to get ready now—Red Cross teams are mobilizing, officials are clearing drainage, and New Orleans and surrounding parishes are activating emergency plans, including sandbag distribution and road closures. Business & Community: A Baton Rouge women business owners network is expanding into New Orleans, aiming to grow access to capital for female founders. Politics (National, with Louisiana tie): Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is among Republicans criticizing the U.S.-Iran interim deal as a major foreign policy misstep. Sports & Culture: Tulane’s revamped men’s basketball roster is built around outside shooting, and New Orleans’ Tank and the Bangas is back with “The Last Balloon,” a new finale in its balloon trilogy.
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