AGP Executive Report

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New Orleans Crime: Police say a man was shot on Canal Street Sunday evening; EMS took him to a hospital and officials asked people to avoid the area. Overdose Awareness: Baton Rouge hosted an early International Overdose Awareness Day event, with Millie Mattered sharing stories from families affected by addiction and fentanyl. Traffic Safety: Louisiana State Police report a fatal crash in Plain Dealing where a Tulsa woman died after her car left the road and hit a tree; impairment is suspected. Local Government Finance: Cullen officials are set to appear before the state Fiscal Review Committee in Baton Rouge as a fiscal administrator is expected to be discussed amid the town’s financial crisis. Weather Watch: Forecasters say a Gulf low is organizing and could become a tropical depression or storm before reaching the Texas/southwest Louisiana coasts; heavy rain is the main concern. Saints Roster Moves: New Orleans trimmed to a 53-man roster, waiving 14 players and placing several on injured reserve, including Jordyn Tyson (IR return designation). SEC vs LSU: The SEC says it will fight a Baton Rouge court order that blocks it from punishing schools for signing former NFL players. Education Policy: BESE approved new fitness standards for 2027–28, shifting PE toward active demonstrations and standardized fitness testing. Road Closure: An 18-wheeler crash shut down both eastbound lanes of I-10 near Crowley, with diversions in place.

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