AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStorm Readiness: GOHSEP is starting 24/7 operations as Tropical Storm Bertha moves west, with Louisiana under a Tropical Storm Watch and warnings about storm surge, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Local Response: New Orleans has activated its Emergency Operations Center to Level II, while the Sewerage and Water Board says most drainage pumps are available and urges residents to avoid flooded streets and check NOLA Ready updates. City Costs: New Orleans is raising booting and towing fees starting next Monday, with the boot-removal price jumping from $121 to $172. Music Loss: Donaldsonville-born saxophonist Plas Johnson—famed for “The Pink Panther” theme—has died at 94. Arts & Entertainment: Guy Fieri is returning to the New Orleans area for “Triple D Nation,” revisiting Seither’s Seafood in Harahan. Food/Local Culture: SEC Network’s “TrueSouth” is set to spotlight Arkansas duck-hunting culture, with Louisiana among the season’s featured stops. Sports Buzz: Lil Wayne shared his “Ancient Aliens” obsession and alien theories on a recent podcast.
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