Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a “state of emergency” order Saturday ahead of a nasty winter storm that's expected to hit Louisiana this week. Landry’s declaration unlocks direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level.

Governor Jeff Landry declares winter weather emergency in Louisiana with National Weather Service issuing extreme cold warnings.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana.

The plane was purchased for $5.5 million, replacing two helicopters that previous governors had used for 20 years.

The Louisiana governor will appear before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to talk about the state's infrastructure, economy and environment.

Landry promoted Scott Ballard, one of the owners of PJ's Coffee, to chairman, and appointed prominent New Orleans trial attorney and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Roderick "Rico" Alvendia to the board that governs the LSU system, including two Shreveport campuses.

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. “Keeping Louisianans safe is our top priority.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a State of Emergency Saturday afternoon, January 18, because of the threat for winter weather.