![1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/03/attachment-Lafayette-Police-Department-Photo-courtesy-of-Lafayette-PD-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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![Louisiana Man Flees Courtroom After Learning He Had Warrants, Then Beats Homeowner in Nearby Neighborhood](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Flees Courtroom After Learning He Had Warrants, Then Beats Homeowner in Nearby Neighborhood
Baton Rouge Police said Kendrick Miller caused a police search across the downtown area when he ran away from the 19th Judicial Courthouse yesterday afternoon after learning he had active warrants.
![Louisiana Club Earns 'Best Golf Course' in U.S. Honors](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/11/golf-club-and-ball.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Club Earns 'Best Golf Course' in U.S. Honors
Louisiana has some 140 different golf courses, one of those courses has just been named to the "best golf courses" in the United States list.
![Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy - Louisiana Stores to Close](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-Dark-Store-Jeswin-Thomas-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy - Louisiana Stores to Close
A national furniture chain with a 130 year history has filed for bankruptcy, half a dozen of the store's locations in Louisiana will be closing.
![Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated - 'Next Level' Rains Likely](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/07/20190714_090147_resized.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated - 'Next Level' Rains Likely
Portions of Louisiana can expect even heavier downpours today as National Weather Service forecasters have raised the flood threat once again.
![New Authentic Açaí Shop Opening in Lafayette, Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/07/attachment-National-Tequila-Day-copy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Authentic Açaí Shop Opening in Lafayette, Louisiana
If you have a hankering for an authentic açaí bowl look no further.
![Surprise! ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Marries Dee Dee Sorvino](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-john-schneider-marries.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Surprise! ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Marries Dee Dee Sorvino
"God sent a widower to a widow and a widow to a widower."
![Nearby Universal Theme Park for Louisiana Residents Coming Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2021/10/attachment-GettyImages-1253927783.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nearby Universal Theme Park for Louisiana Residents Coming Soon
It won't be long before Louisiana residents can make your way to a Universal theme park that is much closer than Orlando, Florida.
![Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-23-at-5.48.01-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana.
![Here’s Why Mushrooms Are Showing Up in Yards Across Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-ste-wright-sT_vNkvZQWM-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here’s Why Mushrooms Are Showing Up in Yards Across Louisiana
If you drive through your city or neighborhood in south Louisiana you will likely notice that many of the lawns have mushrooms growing in them.
![Country Artists Who Are Unrecognizable Without Their Signature Look](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-Eric-Church-With-Sunglasses-and-Without-Sunglasses.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Country Artists Who Are Unrecognizable Without Their Signature Look
Can you imagine Eric Church without his sunglasses?
![Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley-Led ‘CMT Giants: Alabama’ Tribute Gets an Air Date](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/01/attachment-CMT-Giants-Alabama2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley-Led ‘CMT Giants: Alabama’ Tribute Gets an Air Date
Vince Gill, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers and Alan Jackson are a few artists who've been honored previously.
![These are the Best Margaritas in Lafayette, Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/02/attachment-National-Tequila-Day-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
These are the Best Margaritas in Lafayette, Louisiana
In honor of National Tequila Day, which is definitely a federal holiday in our book, we compiled a list of where you can celebrate this glorious day.
![Chilling Louisiana Myrtles Plantation Ghost Photos](http://townsquare.media/site/38/files/2024/07/attachment-Victoria-Francisco-By-Permission.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Chilling Louisiana Myrtles Plantation Ghost Photos
Louisiana is no slouch when it comes to haunts, and Acadiana is no slouch when it comes to capturing ghosts and spirits in photos.
![Country Music Out of Context: Kenny Chesney, Ashanti and Ja Rule](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-Ja-Rule-Ashanti-and-Kenny-Chesney.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Country Music Out of Context: Kenny Chesney, Ashanti and Ja Rule
Trust us, this picture makes a lot of sense when you understand the context.
![Lauren Alaina Mourning Devastating Loss](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-Lauren-Alainas-Dad.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lauren Alaina Mourning Devastating Loss
The 29-year-old shared the news on Wednesday morning.
![West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-national-institute-of-allergy-and-infectious-diseases-Z2pq_4mj6BI-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
Residents are urged to take precautions now that West Nile has been detected in mosquitos here in Acadiana.
![The Company That Owns Olive Garden Has Purchased This Entire Chain of Mexican Restaurants](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T080838.800.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Company That Owns Olive Garden Has Purchased This Entire Chain of Mexican Restaurants
Olive Garden tacos and nachos? Probably not, but ...
![Make Sure You Keep a Tea Bag in Your Car if You Live in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Make Sure You Keep a Tea Bag in Your Car if You Live in Louisiana
There are a lot of things we keep in our vehicles while driving around Louisiana for those "just in case" moments, but I'm guessing a tea bag is not one of them for most folks.
![Miranda Lambert Drops Details on New Album, ‘Postcards From Texas’](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-MirandaLambert3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miranda Lambert Drops Details on New Album, ‘Postcards From Texas’
Lambert's new album -- her first since leaving her Sony record deal -- will arrive Sept. 13.
![Jason Aldean’s Unpopular Opinion on Social Media: ‘Get Rid of It, It Drives Me Crazy’](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2024/07/attachment-PEOPLE-TAKE-ADVANTAGE-OF-STUFF.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jason Aldean’s Unpopular Opinion on Social Media: ‘Get Rid of It, It Drives Me Crazy’
Jason Aldean's strong opinions on social media stir conversation and prompt reflection on its impact.