AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSaints & Local Sports: Taysom Hill says he won’t return to the New Orleans Saints for a 10th season, thanking fans and leaving his next step open. LSU Football: Lane Kiffin confirms Sam Leavitt is fully cleared for fall camp after a long foot recovery. Arts & Culture: New Orleans bounce music traces its signature “Triggaman” beat back to a 1986 track, showing how one drum loop became a whole Louisiana sound. Weekend Picks: “Things to Do” spotlights garden evenings and a grunge-tribute festival. Music News: Dinosaur Jr. teases “There Near” with a second single, “Blowin’ Up.” Local Arts Economy: A report says summer slowdowns are hitting French Quarter artists hard, with fewer sales and rising costs. Civic/Business: Lafayette leaders convene to measure downtown momentum, citing a 33% visit increase since 2020. Media/Entertainment: “American Idol” is renewed for a landmark 25th season with auditions kicking off in August. Tech & Community Concerns: Data centers and AI buildouts are drawing pushback over power and local impacts.
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