AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Arts & Music: Baton Rouge Symphony League honored 17 seniors from Les Jeunes Amies at its fall luncheon, with the group’s volunteer work tied to music education and the upcoming Bal de la Symphonie on Nov. 28. Human Rights & Writing: Sister Helen Prejean, 87, keeps pushing against the death penalty—helping produce a graphic-novel adaptation of “Dead Man Walking” and writing a new book about Louisiana death row inmate Manuel Ortiz. New Orleans Media: A media rights group calls “outrageous” the handcuffing of WWL Louisiana producer Danny Monteverde and outlet lawyer Elana Beiser during a courthouse incident tied to the AG’s indictment case. Community Culture: Gueydan Duck Festival marks 50 years with duck-calling contests, music, and events running Aug. 15-30. Public Safety Tech: The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation pledges $500,000 for three more emergency-response drones for NOPD, building on French Quarter funding. Arts & Entertainment Picks: TVLine’s Sunday watch list spotlights HBO’s “Lanterns” debut and a Disney Princess concert special. Sports (Local Flavor): Saints’ preseason opener vs. Jaguars ended 24-20 after a halftime lead slipped away; rookie Michael Heldman celebrated sacks with a Dr. Strange-inspired move. Food & Fun: Hunters for the Hungry’s Clean Out Your Freezer Day is set for Aug. 23 with drop sites across Louisiana.
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