The Department of Children and Family Services is urging parents and caregivers to be careful with fireworks around children during this weekend’s festivities. DCFS Secretary Suzy Sonnier says that although fireworks can be beautiful, adults need to be aware of the danger to children. She cites a statistic in a report from 2013…:
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Sonnier says parents might consider attending public firework displays with their kids.

It’s a beautiful day and lots of folks are out on Louisiana’s lakes, rivers and beaches celebrating the July 4th Holiday. The Department of Health and Hospitals urges folks to be aware of open wounds when swimming because of potential bacteria in salt or brackish water. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says if you do suspect infection on a cut, get help right away…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law a bill which now doubles littering fines. Eric Gill reports…:
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Another bill Jindal signed into law this week gives domestic violence victims more housing protection. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome sponsored the measure and says this law will help prevent further victimization of those being abused…
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The law allows domestic violence victims to break their lease to leave an abusive situation.