Fireworks still dominate City Council agenda

In a rare Tuesday meeting of the Maumelle City Council, an anticipated attempt to ban fireworks dominated the discussion, although the proposal officially hasn’t been introduced.

Fireworks approved for Surf City

Fireworks are back in Huntington Beach.It was an argument of public safety and health versus supporting struggling school programs and freedom of choice as City Council members weighed whether to allow fireworks again in Huntington Beach.In the end, some council members agreed the pros...

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.

Boomers Welcome Melrose Pyrotechnics as Fireworks Provider

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers will bring the experience and expertise of the award-winning Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. to Schaumburg as the official fireworks provider of the Boomers in 2012, it was announced today.

Roots of Hope inspires a new generation to help Cubans find freedom

As I was lining up in the corrals before our run in the ING Miami Half Marathon for a fundraiser for Roots of Hope, a U.S. college network of students and their supporters who are helping find ways to connect with young Cubans on the communist-controlled island, I felt kind of helpless.