Bear Spotted Recently in Livingston Parish Checks Into Rehab After Week-Long Meth Bender

The black bear spotted in Livingston Parish has officially checked into rehab after a week-long meth binge. Rehab staff say the bear, now toothless with one gold incisor, insists on being called “Cooter” and believes he’s engaged to Waffle House waitress named Crystal.
State Rejects Local Carbon Control, Citing Dangerous Precedent of Listening to Voters

Louisiana lawmakers rejected a bill allowing local votes on carbon storage wells, warning that “listening to voters” might lead to more of it. Industry reps praised the decision, and one official literally wore Chevron branding to the committee meeting.
Orange Soda Spill in Baton Rouge Triggers Kel-Level Panic Among Drivers

A truck spilled crates of orange soda across a busy Baton Rouge intersection, causing traffic chaos, a swarm of bees, and at least one man to scream, “Kel would’ve died here!” Cleanup was delayed due to excessive 90s nostalgia reenactments.
West Baton Rouge Pursuit Ends Peacefully as Suspect Chooses Jail Over I-10 Bridge at 4PM

A high-speed chase ended when the suspect saw he was approaching the I-10 bridge at 5 p.m. and voluntarily surrendered. Deputies say the man weighed jail time against Baton Rouge traffic and made what they’re calling “the sane choice.”