A 158-car pile-up near New Orleans resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries. The accident was caused by a "super fog," a dense weather phenomenon that severely affected visibility. Thick fog and fumes from marsh fires worsened the hazardous conditions. Some vehicles caught fire and were abandoned, leading to a scene of wreckage. The affected motorway has been closed, and rescue efforts are underway.
A proposed zoning change that would help pave the way for construction of a controversial grain elevator in St. John the Baptist Parish led to a packed meeting room, two