Because I got high ....

Sorry I haven't been posting much on Behind the 9. Between actually having to work through Mardi Gras (I mean really -- who in Louisiana works during Mardi Gras? I'll tell you who -- every hard working news employee! Even when the only news IS Mardi Gras, we still have to cover it!) and trying to fight off illness (anyone else have this crud?) I just haven't much felt like writing.

We're working on beginning a new segment on My 9 News at 9. We'd like to begin featuring some of the upcoming live music acts in Baton Rouge. Anchor Greg, Photographer Nathan, Producer Kenneth and I (Producer Joe) went to go see the Michael Foster Project a week or so ago at Chelsea's to that end. Let me tell you -- some of the best live jazz I've ever heard. And not just jazz either! You'd really have to see them to believe it. We hope to feature them soon, along with other local talent.

Because I got high ...

The amazing story of the night: did you hear about the two guys teaching a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old to smoke pot? Their mother says she was asleep the whole time the kids were learning how to smoke the wacky weed. I find it hard to believe that she just slept through the commotion these kids were causing. Watch the story for yourself and let me know what you think!