Lots of folks will be celebrating with fireworks tonight and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is urging you to keep safety in mind. He says make sure your surroundings are clear of flammable items and always keep a hose or bucket of water around in case the embers spark a fire:
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Bayou Teche Brewing is releasing a limited edition beer to be released on the 4th of July. Emelie Gunn reports…:
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And the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in full swing throughout the state. Safety officials are urging you to designate a driver if you plan to drink this weekend.

Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law a bill which will now double the fines for littering in Louisiana. Currently, a first offense of simple littering can result in a $75 fine and a $500 fine for any other offenses. Now the new law increases that from $150 to $1,000. Keep Louisiana Beautiful President Susan Russell..:
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She is asking residents to be mindful when disposing used fireworks and other party debris this weekend.

Amite Representative and gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards says, if elected, he has no intention to keep John White in place as Education Superintendent…:
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White issued a statement in response saying politics don’t belong in the classroom.