If you are searching for a place to retire, Bankrate says you may not want to be looking at the Bayou State. Their survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country, joined by surprise picks California and New York in the bottom 5. Louisianans may argue that the state offers plenty of cultural activities, But Bankrate analyst Taylor Tepper says the creative vitality index used to calculate the score indicates that outside of pockets of activity, Pickens may be slim.
Cut 5 (10) “…there for you”

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week. An unusual sound was coming from the staircase. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.
Cut 10 (03) “…sex in the stairwell.”
Both were eventually found and arrested for violating obscenity laws. Carline believes that this wasn’t just a random brush with romance with love at first sight.
Cut 12 (05) “…that was planned.”

Improvements to the federal fisheries policy, an issue pushed by Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Graves says the latest research implemented into the legislation provides more longevity to fishing in the state.
Cut 14 (07) “…generations to come.”

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles:
Cut 7 (09) “…known to habitat.”