As blizzard conditions move through south Louisiana and bitterly cold temperatures are expected at night this week, major roadways could stay closed into Thursday.

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.

Louisiana State Police, Louisiana National Guard and the Department of Transportation and Development will talk about preparedness. A state of emergency was issued for Louisiana ahead of the ...

State officials are urging people to stay at home for at least another 24 hours as snow and icy conditions continue to pose dangers to drivers.

The encampment officially shut down on Wednesday (Jan.15) as part of an effort by the state to clear busy tourist areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.

Law enforcement is asking residents to avoid being on the roads all of Tuesday beginning Monday night. Louisiana State Police Spokesperson Shelby Mayfield said they will start doubling law enforcement personnel at 5 p.m. Monday in preparation for the weather, which is when residents should begin getting off the roads.

Special to the American Press With the extreme winter weather conditions expected to impact the state over the next few days, Louisiana State Police urges residents and visitors to stay weather aware and avoid all unnecessary travel.

Most of Interstate 10 in Louisiana was closed Wednesday due to icy conditions, with traffic restrictions beginning about 44 miles past Vinton. However, I-10 westbound from I-49 to Louisiana/Texas state line is now open,

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is assisting with treating roads in Louisiana as a winter storm is primed to hit the Pelican State.

Gov. Jeff Landry and state leaders urged people to prepare for severe winter weather bringing snow to Louisiana in a Monday afternoon news conference.