NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Monday, August 31.
Aug. 31 – SHREVEPORT – HOTEL-MOTEL PROPOSITION — Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler and Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker will hold a joint press conference to discuss the upcoming hotel-motel proposition to be voted on in November, 10 a.m. Location: Holiday Inn Express, 8751 Park Plaza, Shreveport.
Aug. 31 – CASSIDY – FORT POLK — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy attends a luncheon sponsored by Fort Polk Progress, Southwest Economic Development Alliance and area chambers of commerce, 11:30 a.m. Location: Vernon Parish Fair Grounds Event Center, 276 H.M. Stephens Blvd., Leesville.
Aug. 31 – BR PRESS CLUB — Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge. He will talk about falling oil prices and the effects on the economy, 12:00 p.m. Location: Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, Iberville Room, 102 France St., Baton Rouge.
Aug. 31 – KATRINA – HONORE — Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore is the keynote speaker for an event in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: LSU Healch Sciences Center, Human Development Center, 411 S. Prieur St. (corner of Tulane Avenue), New Orleans.