LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — While New Year’s Eve fireworks are illegal in many Central Arkansas cities, medical professionals remain on standby for those who are setting them off outside city limits. Sophie ...

Every year, Independence Day celebrations across the country include the fiery, colorful displays and explosive pops of consumer-grade fireworks. Though consumer fireworks are as common as cookouts ...

AND AROUND BOURBON STREET. ALSO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BARRIERS IN THAT AREA. NOW LET’S GET TO FIREWORKS. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY OFFICIALS SAY THEY SEE AN INFLUX OF CALLS ON NIGHTS LIKE NEW YEAR’S EVE.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year, 14,000 people paid a visit to the emergency room due to firework injuries. The Louisiana State Fire Marshall is providing the ...