Police Chief Mike Donnell told the Marshall City Council that the city's Fourth of July fireworks are permitted only on July 4 between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., and that the city's organized display will be Friday at noon in Foothills Park with a band moved this year to a location in front of the pool and fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

The detail matters because the chief reminded residents that private fireworks are only legal in Marshall during the stated hours and that use in prohibited locations can create public-safety and enforcement issues.

Chief Donnell said: "The fourth of July is coming up. So fireworks is placed Friday at the noon in Foothills Park. The band will be playing out there. Just for information, the band's moved this year. It's gonna be in front of the pool this year, so that's a new location for it." He advised residents the fireworks "will start around 09:30" (p.m.).

Chief Donnell reiterated the city's private-fireworks rules: "fireworks are only permitted on the July 4 between 10AM and 11PM" and warned they are illegal at other times. He listed prohibited locations: "public lands, public roads, public parks, anywhere around churches, schools, gas stations, and not from moving vehicles." Chief Donnell said: "So I know I'm a bummer on these things, but don't drive down the street shooting them out the windows."

Ending: The chief's office is publicly advising residents of the display schedule and legal limits; residents with safety questions were directed to the police department for more information.