AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Local Control: Iberville Parish lawmakers approved a two-year moratorium on industrial battery energy storage systems after resident backlash, a move that could delay planned BESS projects tied to grid resiliency. Appointments & Institutions: The LSU Foundation named Krista Raney its new president/CEO, while First Horizon promoted Craig Netterville to senior VP and Baton Rouge president. Climate & Coastal Risk: A new series spotlights how the Gulf of Mexico is warming faster than the world’s oceans—fueling stronger storms, higher sea levels, and pressure on Louisiana fisheries. Property & Power Lines: A legal scholar warns that data-center buildouts are colliding with eminent domain fights as many Americans oppose new AI infrastructure in their communities. Public Safety & Courts: A St. Tammany jury convicted Kevin Borden in a 2022 string of armed robberies at Slidell convenience stores. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states after a cyclospora outbreak. Elections & Immigration: Reporting highlights “mega master” immigration hearings that can move cases quickly and lead to deportations when people miss court dates. Sports & Culture: Southern University tennis coach Agyeponmaa McAllister was selected for a USTA coaching cohort for young women.
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