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.

Crawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for this year’s season.

Friday will see a high near 49 degrees and a low of around 28 in Baton Rouge, the National Weather Service said. Next week, though, the highs will be in the 60s range, with lows in the 50s. Showers are expected,

Just weeks after assuming office, Mayor-President Sid Edwards was thrust into leading the parish through a record-breaking snowstorm, with a brand new staff and no blueprint in hand.

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.

A man accused of shooting a woman to death at a Baton Rouge hotel was arrested Friday. Donald Ray Walker, 31, was arrested in connection to the death of Linda Mayes, 56. Mayes was found dead inside a room at a hotel on Gwenadele Avenue on Jan.

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

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First News) – A historic snowstorm passed through the Baton Rouge area and left lasting memories. Area roads have been cleared off and residents may have trash and recycling that needs to be picked up after a lengthy stay at home.

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,