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![Get a Free Smoothie Today at Any Louisiana Tropical Smoothie Cafe](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/05/attachment-Tropical-Smoothie-Cafe-in-Lafayette.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Get a Free Smoothie Today at Any Louisiana Tropical Smoothie Cafe
In celebration of "National Flip Flop Day," Tropical Smoothie Cafes across the country are offering patrons who customers one free smoothie if they walk into a store this afternoon with flip flops on.
![Need a Passport? It's Now Easier to Get One in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/02/attachment-convertkit-htQznS-Rx7w-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Need a Passport? It's Now Easier to Get One in Louisiana
The process for getting or renewing a United States Passport in Louisiana has been streamlined significantly. Here's what you need to know before you go.
![Two Dead After Boat Capsized on Toledo Bend Lake](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-05-28-at-6.36.53-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Dead After Boat Capsized on Toledo Bend Lake
Another day, another tragedy in a Louisiana body of water.
![Lafayette Police Seek Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Suspect](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-28T183130.859.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Seek Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Suspect
A dark grey car can be seen speeding through a busy Lafayette intersection, colliding with a vehicle before the suspect flees the scene.
![Traffic: University Avenue Underpass Reopened After Flooding](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-28T174035.280.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Traffic: University Avenue Underpass Reopened After Flooding
UPDATE: North University Avenue at the underpass has been re-opened to all vehicle traffic.
![Bayou Barista Coffee Upgrades to Permanent Acadiana Location](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-28T173248.283.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bayou Barista Coffee Upgrades to Permanent Acadiana Location
Acadiana’s beloved mobile coffee trailer, Bayou Barista, is moving from caffeine on wheels to a permanent brick-and-mortar drive-thru location.
![Fosters Desperately Needed To Rescue Puppies from Hoarding House](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-5.12.11-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fosters Desperately Needed To Rescue Puppies from Hoarding House
We are in crisis mode trying to help with a large hoarding case, but our shelter is FULL and we desperately need foster homes to step up. Foster supplies including food, medical care and adoption placements are handled by our organization, all you have to do is provide housing and daily care. Our team will be going TOMORROW 5/29 to assess the dogs and take in as many as we can but these are our priorities:
![Waterspout Spotted in Southwestern Louisiana as Storms Moved In](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/05/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-05-28-at-3.47.36-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Waterspout Spotted in Southwestern Louisiana as Storms Moved In
As storms moved into south Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon we received reports of hail and even a waterspout in the region.
![FORECAST: Severe Storms Are Starting to Roll Through Acadiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/11/attachment-GettyImages-1410222420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FORECAST: Severe Storms Are Starting to Roll Through Acadiana
A strong storm system is rolling through south Louisiana, potentially bringing heavy rain and a lot of lightning to the area Tuesday afternoon.
![Ugandan Queen Visits Louisiana, Addresses Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-45721854_10156979260999078_8081456712361443328_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ugandan Queen Visits Louisiana, Addresses Legislature
The Queen, from Uganda's central region, is making an historic visit to promote global entrepreneurship and will address the Louisiana Legislature.
![Lafayette Mayor-President Addressing Predecessor's Issues](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-pic1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Mayor-President Addressing Predecessor's Issues
The Lafayette Mayor-President has been addressing issues from her predecessor's administration, and the latest audit report confirms the need for adjustments.
![The Summer Heat Is Already Breaking Records in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2022/06/attachment-RS16154_540761642-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Summer Heat Is Already Breaking Records in Louisiana
We seem to be getting an early start to the Louisiana summer heat. What gives?
![Lafayette, Louisiana Has New Interim Police Chief](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Paul-Trouard-KLFY-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette, Louisiana Has New Interim Police Chief
Lafayette now has a new interim chief after the resignation of Judith Estorge.
![Why Louisiana is One of the States Suffering Most from Summer SAD](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Thinkstock-addiction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Louisiana is One of the States Suffering Most from Summer SAD
Summer SAD, although less commonly discussed than its winter counterpart, can be a significant mental health challenge.
![7 Louisiana Ghost Towns](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/06/Abandoned-School.jpg?w=980&q=75)
7 Louisiana Ghost Towns
Ghost towns have always captured people's imaginations. Louisiana has quite a few of them, and many are closer than you might think.
![Louisiana BBQ Restaurant Makes List of Best in America](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/11/attachment-312246339_5849518665092904_3106011460499789525_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana BBQ Restaurant Makes List of Best in America
One Louisiana BBQ restaurant has been recognized one of the best in the State, as well as one of the best BBQ restaurants in America.
![Louisiana Inmates Escape and No One Knew It Happened](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Chief-Jimmy-Davis-with-Tangipahoa-Sheriffs-Office-WBRZ-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Inmates Escape and No One Knew It Happened
No one knew that four people escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
![Louisiana Man Arrested for Contest Fraud - Stuffed Fish with Lead](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/09/Louisiana-Department-of-Wildlife-and-Fisheries.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Arrested for Contest Fraud - Stuffed Fish with Lead
A Louisiana angler is facing contest fraud charges and jail time after it was alleged he put over 2.5 pounds of lead weights in a fish he turned in.
![Elton, Louisiana Man Drowns at Rutherford Beach on Memorial Day](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Rutherford-Beach.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Elton, Louisiana Man Drowns at Rutherford Beach on Memorial Day
An Elton, Louisiana man is dead after he drowned at Rutherford Beach in Cameron Parish on Memorial Day, authorities said.
![Cruise Lines to Offer Louisiana Guests Huge Casino Incentives](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/02/attachment-alonso-reyes-8NWFh8_i9Ug-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cruise Lines to Offer Louisiana Guests Huge Casino Incentives
Louisiana cruise guests who love the casinos will now have a bigger incentive to play at sea and on land to earn free trips, vacations, and prizes.