Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana treating the approaching winter weather as an emergency, one in which they anticipate road closures and other impacts from the frigid conditions.

The South endures more wildfires per year than any other region, and Louisiana is not exempt from this trend. In 2023, Louisiana saw more than 1300 wildfires and an extreme period of summer drought.

Forecasters are also becoming increasingly confident that some kind of frozen precipitation— whether its snow, sleet or freezing rain — will impact South Louisiana.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has stirred controversy by urging residents to display the "Make America Great Again" flag to celebrate President Trump's re-election.

Authorities in Louisiana have warned people to prepare for extreme cold in the coming days, and a map by Newsweek shows where the polar vortex sweeping across large parts of the U.S. will hit the state hardest.

Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana early next week, when snow is expected to accumulate in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for the state in effect from Monday through Thursday.

A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision.

Combat veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is among President-elect Trump's more controversial cabinet nominees.

A new Louisiana barbecue restaurant opened in Walnut Creek on Sunday. Dad’s BBQ Next Generation began serving ribs, tri-tips, links, rib tips and chicken on Tice Valley Boulevard.

East Texas A&M 2-16 The SE Louisiana Lions' road trip will continue as they head out to face the East Texas A&M Lions at 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday at East Texas A&M Field House. East Texas A&M took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on SE Louisiana,

Jacob Plocher finished with a personal best time of 2:28:24.73 for the Louisiana Marathon. it was a windy, cold day for the 26.2-mile race in Baton Rouge.

Cold, arctic air is dropping into Southeast Louisiana right now and that will interact with a developing low in the Gulf of Mexico that will bring snow to New Orleans. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for everyone shown here.