AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoLocal Government: New Orleans voted to fold its Sewerage and Water Board into city government, aiming to finish the merger by 2028, with Mayor Helena Moreno saying it will fix governance and improve borrowing and service results. Public Safety & Community: Ascension Parish is holding a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. at the new sheriff’s office training center. Education & Enrollment: LSU New Orleans reported about 5,530 students this fall—slightly down from last year—but said a purple-and-gold recruitment push helped slow a decade-long enrollment decline. Health Research: A Tulane-led study links exposure to light at night with changes in heart structure and function, raising concerns about cardiovascular effects. Crime: “Swamp People” star Willie Edwards Jr. was arrested in Iberville Parish in a theft case tied to a Bayou Blue home. Sports: The Detroit Lions open the 2026 season at home against the Saints, with both teams looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs last year. Weather: Storm chances stay elevated into the weekend across southeast Louisiana. Consumer Alert: Walmart expanded a frozen berry recall in multiple states, including Louisiana, over possible E. coli contamination. International Ties: Greece is reestablishing an honorary consular presence in New Orleans, covering Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
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