Ban on fireworks proposed

Alderwoman Jan Hogue has proposed a ban on fireworks within the city of Maumelle. She introduced the proposed ordinance during Monday evening’s City Council meeting but immediately called for a month’s delay before the proposal is read.

Fireworks ban compromise emerges: Proposed ordinance back on second reading

Bill Lawson/Staff Writer A partial ban on fireworks in Maumelle emerged Monday night after a compromise between supporters of the outright ban and opponents who want to keep the tradition of shooting fireworks alive.

Controversy sparking up around Old Home Days fireworks

Friday, May 11, 2012 BELLOWS FALLS - The fundraising chairman of the Old Home Days fireworks said a government staff member is requesting that the Rockingham Selectboard not supply the money voters appropriated years ago for the display.

China "instant buildings": Just add labor, fireworks and a cow

YUEYANG, China (Reuters) - As a crane lowered a steel-and-concrete slab onto support pillars, construction workers swarmed around to bolt it down - a choreography of mad-dash steps against a backdrop of firecrackers, and a sacrificed cow, to herald China's latest "instant building". The three-story structure, a workers' cafeteria, was just a side note to a 30-story hotel built over 15 days ...

Joe Soucheray: Explode guilt - allow real fireworks

What truly motivates the concerned citizen, it appears, is the legality of fireworks.