Edwards said that after the snowstorm, the parish will focus on warming centers and shelters as they learn about future needs. He said some city leaders stepped up to help with the issue.

Baton Rouge is under an extreme cold warning until 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. The high today is expected to be 31 degrees, with a low of 16 degrees.

I-10 east from Gramercy in the Baton Rouge area to the Mississippi state line has remained closed since Tuesday after 10 inches of snow dropped on the New Orleans area. Officials have made strides in opening most of the city's other major roadways, but were still working to clear off ice from the popular thoroughfare.

Below is a list containing the latest information on when and where trash and recycling will be picked up in and around the Baton Rouge area. Waste Management said they will “re

Interstate 10 in the Baton Rouge metro area reopened to both eastbound and westbound traffic Thursday afternoon, the Department of Transportation and Development announced.

The World Health Organization recommends a C-section rate between 10% and 15%. In Louisiana in 2023, 36.1% of live births were Cesarean deliveries - well above the recommendations.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The premiere for a movie produced in Baton Rouge, “ Batter’s Box ,” will be on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Here’s what to know about how much snowfall Baton Rouge got Tuesday and how long extreme cold temperatures will last this week.

Events details are as of 225’s publication deadline the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, but may be subject to change due to the winter storm. Check with the organizers for the latest updates before attending.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport announced the airfield is now open. According to a release, the first flight into Baton Rouge arrived on Wednesday evening. Flight operations are expected to resume on Thursday morning. The first scheduled flight is on United Airlines to Houston, TX at 7:15 a.m.

Run the Louisiana Marathon this weekend Be prepared to sweat this Saturday, Jan. 18, or Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Louisiana Marathon races.  Make sure to stretch and tie your running shoes tight for the Louisiana Marathon,