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.

From New Orleans to the northshore to Baton Rouge to Lafayette, snow is looking more and more likely as a winter storm moves through the area. "The ceiling for this event could be something astonishing.

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.

Governor Jeff Landry declares winter weather emergency in Louisiana with National Weather Service issuing extreme cold warnings.

Prior to the arrival of most of the guests and members of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club for the annual holiday hobnobbing, “Time After Time,” as sung by Frank Sinatra, was heard on the sound system.

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

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits. That's according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.S.

"I would point out I've never disparaged women serving in the military," he told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. "I respect every single female service member that has put on the

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

WELL, HERE IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, WE ARE BRACING FOR VERY COLD TEMPERATURES. AND OF COURSE, THE THREAT OF WINTER WEATHER CONCERNS. AS WE HEAD INTO TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. HERE’S A LIVE CHECK ON THE BIGGER PICTURE FOR YOU AND SHOW YOU WHAT’S HAPPENING.

Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations.