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Abigail Whitam

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Baton Rouge
As seen in: WBRZ-TV (Baton Rouge, LA), NewsBreak, WGMB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA )
Covers:  Crime/ Investigations

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Livingston Parish fire officials urging firework safety this weekend

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By Abigail Whitam Verified
| WBRZ-TV (Baton Rouge, LA) Verified
LIVINGSTON - Fire officials in Livingston Parish are urging residents to follow safety protocols when using fireworks this weekend. Fireworks are illegal in East Baton Rouge Parish and other areas of the capital region, but are legal in parts of Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 2 Fire Chief Brian Drury said safety starts the moment someone decides to buy them. "Make sure you're buying from a reputable location that is legally selling fireworks.
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Fire officials encourage practicing firework safety while celebrating America's 250th anniversary

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By Abigail Whitam Verified
| WBRZ-TV (Baton Rouge, LA) Verified
SPRINGFIELD - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is urging people to stay safe while celebrating with fireworks. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were at least 15 deaths and roughly 13,000 emergency department-treated injuries last year due to fireworks misuse and malfunction.
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4 people arrested in connection to CATS corruption plead not guilty; Dunn to appear in court on July 9

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By Domenic Purdy, Abigail Whitam Verified
| WBRZ-TV (Baton Rouge, LA) Verified
BATON ROUGE — Another person arrested in connection with alleged theft and criminal conspiracy at the Capital Area Transportation System has pleaded not guilty in a Baton Rouge courtroom on Wednesday morning. At an arraignment before Judge Nicole Robinson, Erica Jackson pleaded not guilty to one count of criminal conspiracy, as well as two counts of theft over $25,000.
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