Bundle up, Baton Rouge

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. Here are some of the top stories in the Baton Rouge area today.

Bundle up, Baton Rouge

While it won't be as cold as last year's deadly freeze, there is a cold snap coming to the capital region that's expected to be frigid enough to ice up the roadways.

Here's what forecasters told us about the wintry weather ahead. 

Clearing the way for flood protection

A roadblock may soon be cleared for a diversion canal that aims to protect thousands of homes from flooding. Will it happen fast enough for the project to meet its end-of-2022 construction deadline? That remains to be seen. David Mitchell has has the story. 

After judge's death, a special election

Christopher Dassau's unexpected death this past weekend means voters will have to pick someone to serve the rest of the 19th Judicial District judge's term. In this story, court reporter Joe Gyan Jr. tells us when to expect the special election and what officials are saying about Dassau's untimely passing. 

Thanks for reading, and have a great day.