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• Louisiana Department of Health confirms additional death tied to ice storm

  February 24, 2021 10:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed an additional death related to the winter storm that wreaked havoc on Louisiana in February 2021, bringing the statewide total to 6 deaths. The Caddo Parish coroner confirmed the death of a 61-year-old man who froze to death as... more »

• President approves La. disaster request for ice storm

  February 17, 2021 10:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As severe winter weather continues to impact the state, Governor John Bel Edwards requested a presidential emergency declaration from President Biden in a letter Wednesday evening. Thursday, the president approved the disaster request. Approving the request allows FEMA to identify, mobilize, and provide at its... more »

• La. reports first winter weather death: Man slipped, fell on ice

  February 15, 2021 4:52 PM

  LAFAYETTE - A 50-year-old man has died after a fall due to ice, the health department reported Monday afternoon. Authorities said the man slipped and hit his head on the ground. The man, who was not identified, is the first death in Louisiana related to the freezing temperatures... more »

• DOTD: All state-maintained roadways in EBR deemed impassable due to weather

  February 15, 2021 11:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday (Feb. 15) morning, residents across East Baton Rouge Parish are waking up to the sounds of falling ice, loud in the otherwise quiet early morning hours, and resembling the sound of breaking glass. The area is in the grip of a winter storm, marked... more »

• School, ACT test cancellations due to winter weather Play Video

  December 7, 2017 12:01 PM

  Due to the threat of winter precipitation, the following schools and districts have closed Friday: Ascension Parish(ACT canceled at Donaldsonville High Saturday) Assumption Parish Baker Central Community (ACT canceled at Central High Saturday) East Baton Rouge Parish (ACT canceled at Baton Rouge High Saturday) ... more »

• Salvation Army extends shelter hours

  January 22, 2016 7:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With harsh winter weather blowing into Baton Rouge over the weekend, the Baton Rouge Salvation Army announced that the shelter on Airline Hwy will have extended hours Friday. Captain Brett Meredith said the shelter located at 7361 Airline Hwy. opened at 4 p.m. and residents... more »

• Heater Safety tips for winter season

  November 8, 2015 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With winter weather on the way, people will be turning on their heaters and fireplaces. But, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said the public should be aware of some safety tips before the cold season starts. The experts warn that a lack of yearly maintanance is a... more »