Louisiana
Loose pig in Louisiana sends sheriff's department on wild goose chase through the woods
Police in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, had a bit of an unusual call the other day: A pig was on the loose.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office described the adventure in a Facebook post on March 13 — noting the irony of police officers being summoned to help capture a pig.
“Oh, the irony with this one,” the Facebook post read, also noting, “There’s likely gonna be various pics (and possibly videos) going around the ole face app, and we like to get ahead of the joke if we can.”
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“Heck… Let’s just embrace it,” the department also wrote in the post.
In the post, the department said a call came in “regarding a stray Miss Piggy running loose off Dixie Ranch Rd. in Slidell.”
Police officers from St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, were recently called to capture a loose pig (not pictured) — and plenty of hijinks ensued. (iStock)
The city of Slidell is located about 30 minutes northeast of New Orleans.
The officers, armed with cookies to lure the pig and a rope to tie her up, were photographed standing behind the pig. That’s when “things got wonky.”
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“There was definitely more than a brief foot pursuit through the woods,” the post noted.
Attempts to capture the pig apparently did not go as planned.
The department wrote that one deputy tried and failed to capture the pig (not pictured) — which then ran into the woods. (iStock)
“Deputy Joey Schwindling makes a sad attempt to rope Miss Piggy,” the post also noted. “Heck y’all, we are not trained on this stuff.”
Another deputy had much better luck in attempting to capture the loose pig.
“Our farm-raised Deputy Katie Robbins was on the scene and saved the day with her roping abilities,” said the department.
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The pig was brought to the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services after unsuccessful attempts to find her owners.
“She was reunited with four of her co-defendants,” said the Facebook post. “Apparently, she and her buddies busted out.”
The pig (not pictured) and four of her “co-conspirators” were taken to local animal control. Their owner is free to pick them up, said the sheriff’s department. (iStock)
“If these are your pigs (the squeely ones… not us), please go get your critters by showing proof of ownership,” said the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The department reminded everyone to “please keep your livestock contained.”
This is the second time in less than a month that the police have had to intervene in the rescue of an escaped pig.
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In Wisconsin, a pig named Kevin Bacon escaped from his enclosure and made his way to a house about a mile from where he lived.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department — along with some cookies, marshmallows and other sweet foods — assisted with escorting Kevin Bacon back to his house.
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Yasin Gungor
19 April 2026•Update: 19 April 2026
At least eight children were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Louisiana, local police said Sunday.
Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said officers responded to the shooting just after 6 am (1100GMT), following a domestic disturbance call.
The age of the deceased ranged from one to 14 years, he said, adding that the incident involved at least 10 individuals across four separate locations.
The suspect attempted to flee by carjacking a vehicle and driving to neighboring Bossier City, where police located and shot him dead.
Bordelon said Shreveport police officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle into Bossier, where three officers discharged their firearms, killing him. He said investigators believe the suspect was the only person who opened fire at the locations.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the attack as “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” adding: “It’s a terrible morning.”
No immediate information was available about the condition of the injured.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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