Mayor-President Sid Edwards gives update after snow in Baton Rouge
Mayor-President Sid Edwards talked about the state of East Baton Rouge Parish after a winter storm brought freezing temperatures and historic snow.
Road conditions after Baton Rouge winter storm: Wednesday afternoon update
Here’s what we know about road conditions in Baton Rouge after the winter storm. DOTD is working to clear major routes, but some areas may remain icy. Stay updated with Louisiana First News!
Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana faces crippling snow storm from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
Louisiana Map Shows Snow Severity from Winter Storm
The LDH reported one winter weather-related death in the state this year—a 65-year-old man in Rapides Parish who died due to hypothermia—and advised people to stay inside during the extreme cold and to seek shelter if unhoused.
Will mail be delivered today in Baton Rouge? USPS gives update after snowfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The U.S. Postal Service said delivery service in the Baton Rouge area is suspended on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to the recent winter storm that brought snow and ice to Louisiana. Normal mail delivery could resume Thursday, Jan. 23 depending on the weather and road conditions.
Video of snow falling in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Snow started falling on Monday across the Lone Star State because it wasn’t until Tuesday that records across the Gulf Coast were smashed. New Orleans officially recorded 8" of snow with plenty of reports of 8-12" around the Big Easy.
More extreme cold expected in Baton Rouge this week after inches of snow
Here’s what to know about how much snowfall Baton Rouge got Tuesday and how long extreme cold temperatures will last this week.
Louisiana winter storm expected to impact Baton Rouge Metro Airport flights: What to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Flights to and from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport are expected to be impacted by the winter storm. Officials from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport are monitoring the incoming winter storm and expect possible disruptions of flight schedules and airport operations.
6 p.m. update on winter storm in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to a house fire on Slate Street. Mike the Tiger playing in the snow on Tuesday, January 21. Johnny Ahysen has the latest on road closures and conditions due to the weather.
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Historic snowstorm brings record-breaking snowfall to South Louisiana
A rare winter storm swept through the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing record-breaking snowfall to South Louisiana. Baton Rouge experienced its largest snowfall in over a century, with the National ...
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Jeff Landry is returning to Washington after skipping two fundraisers for Louisiana snowstorm
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Live updates Jan. 21: Snow blankets Louisiana as winter storm rages. Here's the latest.
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'Crazy to see': Parts of Gulf Coast get first-ever blizzard warning
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Baton Rouge sets record low of 7 degrees at the airport, coldest since 1930. Meltdown expected Thursday
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Gulf Coast Blizzard: Houston, New Orleans And Southern Beaches Slammed By Historic Snowstorm
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