More road closures expected, residents urged to stay off Baton Rouge streets, mayor says
With more than a dozen city roads closed by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Baton Rouge city officials expect more barricades to go up as snow continues to fall throughout the day.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Edwards shares details about weather, shelter
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about the upcoming winter weather. Edwards joined Louisiana First News’ Andrew Epperson and explained how this winter storm would be historic.
EBR Mayor-President Edwards gives update on winter weather
Mayor-President Sid Edwards will provide an update on the freezing weather conditions in East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
As winter storm nears Baton Rouge, mayor Sid Edwards urges residents to be cautious
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards urged residents to stay off the roads as much as possible when a winter storm hits Baton Rouge on Tuesday. "Make no mistake about it, we are taking this event very seriously," Edwards said at a Sunday night press conference.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about winter weather, resources
East Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards hosted a briefing to talk about the city’s comprehensive preparations for the anticipated severe weather conditions. Louisiana is forecasted to have extremely cold weather with heavy snow expected beginning Tuesday morning.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards to talk about winter weather, resources
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards will host a press briefing to talk about the city’s comprehensive preparations for the anticipated severe weather conditions.
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'Stay home': Baton Rouge rescue operations underway during historic snow
Mayor-President of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards is imploring residents to stay home during the historic snowstorm underway across the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. The snow continues to fall across Louisiana at ...
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The latest on the winter weather impact in Baton Rouge
A rare winter storm left much of the Gulf Coast frozen Tuesday, closing highways, grounding nearly all flights and canceling ...
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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards motivates police recruits
New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid ...
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Baton Rouge Declares Emergency Ahead of Severe Freezing Temperatures, City-Parish Offices to Close for Safety
Baton Rouge declares an emergency ahead of severe freezing temperatures, closing city offices and urging residents to prepare ...