Nearly 265 million Americans are under cold weather alerts as extreme temperatures affect 43 states. A major winter storm is impacting the Gulf states, bringing blizzard warnings to areas unaccustomed to such conditions.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, about 1-3 inches of snow is forecast for nearly all the Gulf Coast states, with parts of East Texas, central Louisiana and western Mississippi potentially seeing higher amounts between 5 and 8 inches.

IDEA Public Schools closed a campus in Baton Rouge to end the 2024 school year after just three years in operation.

Similar proposals are in multiple states after a court ruling in 2022, though opponents say the move would impose one religious view on people with different religious traditions

The highest snow totals occurred across far Southeast Texas, near Beaumont. But many other Texas cities also saw accumulating snow.

Jakevion Buckley had 16 points in Southeast Louisiana's 66-59 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Monday night. Buckley added four steals for the Lions (9-8, 3-3 Southland Conference). Brody Rowbury had 13 points and Sam Hines Jr.

AUSTIN, Texas — After years of challenges, Texas-based IDEA Public Schools confirmed it's ending all operations in Louisiana. On Monday, officials announced it would close its remaining two ...

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Jakevion Buckley had 16 points in Southeast Louisiana's 66-59 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Monday night. Buckley added four steals for the Lions (9-8, 3-3 Southland ...

The South is bracing for a major winter storm, most of the nation remains gripped by extreme cold, and high winds could fan flames in California.