AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFEMA Help for Storm Damage: Baton Rouge-area residents in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (June 17-18) can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by flood insurance, with online, app and phone options plus home inspection steps and a status letter after review. Mall of Louisiana Case Update: Baton Rouge police say no more arrests are expected in the Mall of Louisiana deadly shooting; ballistics testing supports that Markell Lee acted alone, and he remains held without bond awaiting trial. Landfill Search for Missing Teen: Crews with the FBI resumed searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the remains of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, narrowing the search area and coordinating heavy equipment and safety protocols. New Orleans Airport Redevelopment: Demolition has begun on the former Louis Armstrong airport passenger terminal concourses as the first step toward a long-term South Campus redevelopment plan. Gas Prices: AAA reports gas prices are rising again amid uncertainty tied to the U.S.-Iran situation. Meta Layoff Lawsuit: More than two dozen Meta workers sued the company alleging AI was used to target employees with medical conditions during layoffs, while Meta denies the claims. ACLU of Louisiana Appeal: The ACLU of Louisiana says it will appeal a dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit tied to a 2021 police shooting in Jefferson Parish. Wildlife Event: LDWF and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a free Wood Stork and Wading Bird viewing event Aug. 1 at Sherburne WMA. Back-to-School Aid: Dudley DeBosier launched a $2,000 giveaway of ten $200 gift cards for Louisiana families to buy school supplies.
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