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Roseland Montessori to reopen for first time after plant explosion, Tangipahoa schools announce

The Tangipahoa School System has announced that an elementary school in Roseland is reopening for the first time since the ...

Roseland community still shaken after explosion at Smitty’s Supply

Soot and oil still cover much of neighboring properties, some residents worry about the damage it'll cause. ROSELAND, La. — ...
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'You can kind of taste it in the air': Roseland plant explosion ignites health concerns

An explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland left residents under evacuation, cars coated in oil, and questions about ...

LIVE at 3 p.m.: Gov. Jeff Landry to visit Roseland explosion site Monday

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to address the Roseland industrial explosion as ...
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Additional resources arrive in Roseland as officials continue efforts to contain plant fire

A containment berm was being established around the site to prevent any runoff of hazardous materials, and recovery ...

State Police: Fire 90% contained at Roseland chemical plant; EPA monitors air and river

Officials say the fire is 90% contained. Authorities continue battling the fire at Smitty’s Supply in Tangipahoa Parish. No ...

Emergency closure issued for part of Tangipahoa River due to Roseland fire

Tangipahoa Parish officials have ordered an emergency closure for a portion of the Tangipahoa River as crews continue ...