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.

The fixed-price menus contain options for three-course meals. From a burger deal at Burgersmith for $12 to a fine dining choice at Stroube's for $55, the slate includes a variety of price points and cuisines. New participants include Nino's, Hannah Q Smokehouse and Brasserie Byronz.

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.

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.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — 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. 12.

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.

Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards and other local officials highlighted the successes and lessons learned over the past week’s winter weather events.

The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded at 4:10 a.m. to the 12000 block of Robbie Avenue and found fire coming out of the roof.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards talked about the state of East Baton Rouge Parish after a winter storm brought freezing temperatures and historic snow.

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

Mayor-President Sid Edwards talked about the state of East Baton Rouge Parish after a winter storm brought freezing temperatures and historic snow.