AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoPublic Safety: A Louisiana grand jury declined to indict a former North Carolina officer accused of plotting a New Orleans mass shooting, and the suspect was released from custody. Child Protection: In St. Tammany Parish, a jury convicted Jamonte Keenan Crosby of sexual battery involving a child under 13 and indecent behavior involving a child under 13. Local Crime & Courts: A Kenner YouTuber tied to “urban exploration” of abandoned sites is under investigation after police sought a second suspect connected to a fatal fall at New Orleans’ Plaza Tower. Healthcare Oversight: The FDA inspected Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank on July 15 and found “no action indicated.” State Politics: Sen. Bill Cassidy dodged whether he regrets confirming RFK Jr., while also calling Trump’s vaccine overhaul “stupid policy” and criticizing the push to split MMR into separate shots. Energy & Cost of Living: GasBuddy reported the cheapest E85 in East Baton Rouge Parish at $2.79 (week ending Aug. 8), with other parish price snapshots showing diesel and premium gas still volatile. Government Funding Watch: IRS filings show Jennings and Lafayette-area nonprofits relying heavily on government grants, with multiple local groups topping city-by-city grant-share rankings for 2024. Space & Defense: SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions 38 minutes apart, including a classified U.S. Space Force payload.
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