Shelters in the Baton Rouge area are staying open so those in need can stay safe during the winter storm. Louisiana is expected to see a mix of rain, freezing rain and sleet starting on Monday night.

Officials from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport are monitoring the incoming winter storm and expect possible disruptions of flight schedules and airport operations. The National Weat

See which schools have closings and alternative plans for Wednesday as a result of the expected wintry weather.

Ochsner Baton Rouge is closing its urgent care locations and clinics on Tuesday as well, postponing all appointments and elective procedures for the day.

Here's how Louisiana politicians participated in Trump's inauguration — and what the new administration might mean for the state.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

Snowfall totals across the southern half of the state continued to increase in Monday forecasts to what could be record-breaking levels. Here's what to know for the New Orleans metro, the northshore,

East Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards hosted a briefing to talk about the city’s comprehensive preparations for the anticipated severe weather conditions. Louisiana is forecasted to have extremely cold weather with heavy snow expected beginning Tuesday morning.

State Climatologist Jay Grymes said there could be lows of 20 degrees across the state between Monday and Wednesday and the National Weather Service (NWS) has said Baton Rouge could see its first snowfall in seven years. Newsweek has contacted the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for comment.

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.

The Louisiana Marathon is in its 14th year. The event includes several races and ends Sunday with a full and half marathon.

This weekend, thousands of runners across the globe descended on Baton Rouge for the 14th annual Louisiana Marathon, celebrating community, culture and endurance.