A rare winter storm swept through the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing record-breaking snowfall to South Louisiana. Baton Rouge experienced its largest snowfall
Interstate 10 from the Louisiana-Texas state line to as far east as Sorrento or Gramercy could be fully open to traffic in both directions at some point Thursday afternoon, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue said.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a list of roads previously closed due to the blizzard that have reopened.
Last fall, a federal judge called the law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments unconstitutional. On Thursday, an appeals court will take up the case.
After a once-in-a-generation snowfall event Tuesday, DOTD spent Wednesday plowing and salting roads across the southern part of Louisiana. But with the large snow accumulation, subsequent snow melt during the day, and freezing temperatures at night, black ice remained a threat.
Visible ice may start to melt, but an invisible danger could linger as temps continue to dip below freezing. Here's what to know.
A three-judge panel in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments about a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
If you want an example of why you’ve heard over and over again to stay off the roads, Louisiana has seen many - with cars slipping on roadways, getting stuck, and overturning.
Gov. Jeff Landry will be giving an update Tuesday about the severe winter weather that brought heavy snow to the state.
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!
A winter storm system has arrived over south Louisiana and snow is already falling in some areas Tuesday morning as New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette prepare for potentially historic