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.

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.

Local restaurants and grocery stores are gradually resuming normal hours, but residents are encouraged to check social media pages for updated schedules.

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.

A rare winter storm swept through the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing record-breaking snowfall to South Louisiana. Baton Rouge experienced its largest snowfall

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 Greater Baton Rouge area is expected to see roughly between 2 and 7 inches of snow on Tuesday. The Louisiana First News’ sky camera gives a first-hand look at the snowfall in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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

When a grandparent or relative chooses to step up and care for a child that is not their own, what happens? This Baton Rouge woman provides the help needed.

Sign up for weather alerts | Send us your photos | Protect your pipes | Pet safety | Protect your plants Sign up for our NewslettersThe following schools have announced their plans to either close, or monitor the weather before making a final decision.

Government officials in multiple parishes are urging residents to conserve water after a winter storm in south Louisiana.