AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Music & Culture: The 44th Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival returns to Opelousas Sept. 5, honoring Sid Williams and featuring Chubby Carrier, Geno Delafose, C.J. Chenier and more. Community Arts & Entertainment: White Linen Night’s Warehouse District art block party included Walker Babington’s “Bed Zeppelin” centerpiece float, a steampunk-ish, family-made spectacle. Food & Nightlife: New Orleans chef Eric Cook is permanently closing Gris-Gris on Magazine Street after eight years, citing declining foot traffic, street closures, permit fees and rising costs. Sports (Louisiana): Saints training camp is in full swing with early contract momentum around Chris Olave, plus fresh updates from the first padded practices. Arts & Education: A new Louisiana law named for Caleb Wilson’s death took effect Aug. 1, requiring anti-hazing training and a public database for state-funded schools. Local Events: Back 9 Golf opened in Alexandria with a ribbon cutting, pitching itself as a 24/7 indoor option for golfers of all levels. Sports (Louisiana): LSU baseball landed left-hander Logan Schmidt for 2027 after he turned down a Cleveland Guardians draft offer. Family Fun: Manning Family Children’s Back to School Boogaloo in New Orleans East handed out free supplies and health resources for kids.
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