One year after explosion, Smitty’s Supply seeks go-ahead to begin rebuilding

A year after the Smitty’s Supply explosion devastated parts of Tangipahoa Parish, the company is beginning to plan its comeback in Roseland, even as environmental investigations and cleanup efforts continue, Louisiana Illuminator reports.  The August 2025 disaster destroyed much of the facility, affected roughly 450 workers and sent millions of gallons of petroleum products into