AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha: GOHSEP has started 24-hour operations at the State Emergency Operations Center as Bertha moves west, with tropical storm warnings and watches expanding across Louisiana and the New Orleans metro; officials warn of storm surge, gusty winds, and heavy rain that could trigger flash flooding. Local Preparedness: The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is ramping up drainage readiness as crews prepare for potential flooding impacts. Public Safety & Health: EBR EMS is seeking Metro Council approval to loan automated CPR devices to fire departments parishwide, aiming to start high-quality compressions sooner. Crime & Courts: Louisiana State Police arrested a Shreveport man in the fatal Bossier Parish hit-and-run of Jerry Vest, charging him with felony hit-and-run driving and obstruction of justice. Politics: U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won’t seek re-election and will run for a vacant Louisiana Senate seat. Community & Culture: United Way and Webster Parish schools are teaming up for back-to-school supply drives and family resource events. Sports: SEC moves to a nine-game conference schedule, reshuffling major rivalry matchups.
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