Wildfire Smoke-Induced Crashes on Interstate 10 Near New Orleans: One Fatality, Eight Injuries, and Lingering Concerns
Early Tuesday morning, a series of at least five crashes occurred on Interstate 10 outside New Orleans, resulting in at least one fatality and eight injuries.
Massive Pileup in Louisiana's 'Super Fog': 7 Dead, 25 Injured, and Hazardous Materials Involved
On Monday, a series of crashes involving over 150 vehicles occurred on Interstate 55 in Louisiana's St. John the Baptist Parish, resulting in at least seven fatalities and more than 25 people being hospitalized with various injuries.
New Orleans Grapples with Heavy Smoke and Challenging Fires near Bayou Sauvage and Lafitte
Heavy smoke in New Orleans, causing visibility problems and a strong odor, is the result of a fire near Bayou Sauvage, ignited by a lightning strike in late July 2023.
Louisiana Struggles with Saltwater Intrusion Threatening Drinking Water Supply
As saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico threatens the drinking water supply of approximately one million people around New Orleans, efforts are being made to protect the region's water sources.
Louisiana International Terminal sees progress with sustainable infrastructure investments
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), at the mouth of the Lower Mississippi River, will now be serving larger vessels after construction is completed in Violet, St. Bernard Township. T