AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoState Government: Louisiana state Rep. Michael Bayham Jr., a longtime St. Bernard Parish official, died at 52. University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot, who earns $600,000 a year, owes $350,000 in federal taxes, records show; he blames a former accountant and disputes the amount. Baton Rouge Courts: Officials suspect inmates are passing contraband at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse. About 250 East Baton Rouge inmates are housed in a prison 200 miles away and brought back for hearings. Public Health: State officials reported one death and another serious illness linked to rare Acanthamoeba infections. They urge residents not to use tap water for nasal rinses or contact lenses. Data Center Dispute: Lawsuits challenge Louisiana’s fast-track approvals for data center power projects, while the state has tightened eligibility for related tax breaks. On the Field: LSU hosts No. 8 Texas on Saturday, with Arch Manning returning to his home state and coach Lane Kiffin under pressure after a loss to Alabama. The Saints host Carolina in a key NFC South matchup. Flight Scare: A passenger accused of threatening to bomb a Newark-to-New Orleans flight and trying to enter the cockpit was arrested after the plane landed safely.
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