Olde Towne Slidell will close streets for a parade, family events and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Expect no‑parking zones, bollards and afternoon traffic delays.

The General Jackson Showboat canceled its July 4 fireworks cruise after mechanical issues, affecting roughly 1,200 ticket-holders; refunds and a dockside option were offered. Many are scrambling for alternate viewing plans during Nashville’s big America250 celebration.

A broken elevator at Sol Apartments in Sun Valley has left disabled tenants climbing stairs while DHA says it's working to fix the problem.