1230 PM LRN News

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding people to practice extreme caution if they plan on using fireworks this holiday weekend. Office Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says first make sure fireworks are legal in your city or parish first and be sure you’ve purchased your fireworks from a reputable vendor.

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Never set off fireworks if you are impaired or tired, you need to be able to react quickly if something goes wrong.

Baton Rouge real estate agent Darren James made a shocking discovery over the weekend when it was determined that 50 billion dollars was accidentally deposited into his account.  James says when he and his wife saw the balance on the account they knew a big mistake had been made.

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More pets go missing during the 4th of July holiday than any other time of the year. Jim Shannon talks with an animal advocate on how to keep your pet calm and from straying when the fireworks go off.

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