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Fireworks rules: Louisiana residents are being warned that Fourth of July consumer fireworks are legal only in specific places and times—Lafayette bans them in incorporated areas, while unincorporated zones allow use June 25–July 5 (8 a.m.–10 p.m., until 1 a.m. on July 5). Outside the window or inside city limits, fines can reach $2,650, and minors face restrictions too. Flooding impacts: St. Martin Parish officials say high water is covering multiple roads and urge drivers to avoid routes like LA 31, LA 347, and LA 328, with trip planning via 511 or DOTD’s site. Louisiana politics: A Senate runoff in Louisiana is tightening between Julia Letlow and John Fleming, with carbon-capture opposition and party endorsements becoming flashpoints. Local environment: A major plan is moving toward final approval to restore Louisiana’s East Orleans Landbridge—about 1,300 acres—to help protect communities around Lake Pontchartrain from erosion and storm surge. Public safety online: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill and Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard are pushing back on child predators online, warning kids are being targeted through gaming apps and social media.

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