Joe Cunningham is a Senior Editor at RedState.com and occasional contributor to TheHayride.com. He hails from Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he grew up and attended college, earning a degree in broadcast journalism and sociology. He worked in radio at KNOC 1450 in Natchitoches before moving to Lafayette with his family. He worked as a sports and lifestyles editor in Abbeville before teaching in Lafayette Parish. Married with two daughters, Joe is as much a cooking fanatic as he is a political junkie, sharing both his takes on the news of the day and the recipes he's cooking on his own daily newsletter.
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Will Wade to Be Suspended for the First 5 Games of His First Season at McNeese State University
Despite being hired by McNeese State University just last week, Wade is prohibited from certain recruiting activities and is suspended for the first five games of the 23-24 season.
Former Louisiana Senator John Breaux Part of the Fight to Keep TikTok Alive
The former U.S. Senator from Louisiana is one of several politicians who are now working to prevent TikTok from being banned in the U.S.
Former LSU Coach Will Wade Heads to Lake Charles, Louisiana to Lead McNeese Cowboys
Controversial former LSU head coach Will Wade returns to the court after being hired by McNeese State University.
Developers Ready to Move Ahead With Long-Awaited Revamp of Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
Remember Six Flags New Orleans? It's getting a much-needed facelift as a new development company prepares to move in.
New Report Could Be Good News for Lafayette, Louisiana Restaurants
There could be a big boost in restaurant staff this year, would could help a lot of Lafayette-area restaurants.
Baton Rouge Jury Awards $6.1 Million to Parents of Slain LSU Hazing Victim
“This definitely sends a message to would-be hazers across the country to take pause and think about what you’re doing,” said Gruver's father.
SunnyD No Longer Just for Kids With Launch of New Vodka Seltzer
Now, you don't have to mix SunnyD and vodka yourself. The company is doing it for you.
Southern Living Names Natchitoches, Louisiana the Best Small Town in the State
The City of Natchitoches is known for a lot of thing, like Christmas and Steel Magnolias. Now, it can be known as the best small town in the state.
Lafayette, Louisiana Mom Forcibly Removed From Library Board Meeting in January Sues Board President
Melanie Brevis, who was removed from a meeting in January, is fighting back now.
Lafayette High Lady Lions Basketball Team Wins State Championship
The Lafayette High Lady Lions knocked off the six-time defending champions to pick up their second state title in school history.
Carencro High School Students Arrested After 2 Separate Terrorizing Incidents
Law enforcement officials and school administrators quickly found the two Carencro High School students after threats were made.
UL Lafayette Finalizes Major Property Purchase from Our Lady of Lourdes
The University of Louisiana is expanding its Lafayette campus with the land purchase from Our Lady of Lourdes.
Downtown Alive Celebrates 40th Year in Lafayette, Louisiana With Look Back at Its History
As Downtown Alive! prepares for its 40th year in Downtown Lafayette, they're sharing the history of the event for all to see.
Scientists at Auburn Are Working on Combining Alligator and Catfish DNA
In what is possibly the most Louisiana science experiment ever, researchers are combining the DNA of the two to make disease-resistant fish.
LCG Reveals First Look at New Lafayette, Louisiana Skate Park Coming in 2023
LCG continues its expansion of local parks with a look at a skate park coming in 2023.
Louisiana Teens’ TikTok Experience Could Drastically Change After Social Media Network Announces Plan to Limit Their Screen Time
Teens under 18 will be alerted to the change in the coming weeks, and parents will have greater control over those accounts as well.
Rock’n’Bowl Owner Partnering with LCG to Bring 208-Apartment Project, Parking Garage to Downtown Lafayette
A local business owner is partnering with Lafayette Consolidated Government to bring hundreds of new residential units to Downtown Lafayette.
2nd Annual BBQ Festival Returns to Opelousas, Louisiana This Summer
A barbecue festival and cook-off return to Opelousas for the second year.
Thousands of Soccer Fans in Turkey Flood the Field with Toys for Earthquake Victims
In the wake of highly destructive earthquakes that have left tens of thousands dead or injured, soccer fans threw scarves, toys, and more onto the field for children affected.
Major Lafayette, Louisiana Drug Bust Also Nabs 3 Mexican Nationals and 50 Guns
Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber announced a joint investigation with several federal agencies into a local drug and gun ring.