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Officials said the shipment was packed from front to back and stacked several feet high with supplies intended to aid cleanup and recovery efforts.

ST. LANDRY PARISH (WASHINGTON) — Voters in the Town of Washington have approved an amendment to the town's Home Rule Charter that changes how the police chief is selected, replacing an elected position with one appointed by the mayor.

The celebration concludes Saturday night with Erath's signature fireworks show at 9:00 p.m., capping off 90 years of Independence Day tradition in the community.

The homes were built by Habitat for Humanity volunteers and the future homeowners, who completed required hours working alongside construction crews throughout the building process.

According to LFD, neither incident resulted in significant damage, but both served as reminders of the dangers fireworks can pose even after they have been used.

Supporters said the tournament feels especially meaningful as the match takes place on U.S. soil right after July 4, which marked the country’s 250th birthday.

UL political science professor David Hughes said the president's decision was not driven by opposition to the housing legislation itself but by a broader disagreement with Congress over election-related legislation.

ACADIA PARISH (CROWLEY) — The sound of a truck crashing repeatedly into the front of a Crowley business shattered the early morning quiet before four masked suspects ripped an ATM from the building and sped away.

Police are investigating an ATM theft that left a local business with around $20,000 in damage, and investigators believe the crime may be connected to similar incidents across Acadiana.

LAFAYETTE PARISH (BROUSSARD) — Broussard officials are moving forward with a yearslong plan to strengthen the city’s water system, with projects aimed at increasing water production, expanding storage capacity and improving water quality as the city continues to grow.