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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A New Color Could Be Added to Texas Traffic Lights, Experts Suggest
The familiar color code we see on Texas traffic lights may be changing, if some reports are to be believed.
Major Newspaper Apologizes to LSU Coach Kim Mulkey Over ‘Dirty Debutantes’ Column
LSU women's basketball coach went scorched-earth over an op-ed written in the Los Angeles Times.
A New Color Could Be Added to Louisiana Traffic Lights, Experts Suggest
The familiar color code of our traffic lights may be changing in Louisiana and across the country, if some reports are to be believed.
This Louisiana City Was Named Worst Place To Live In The ENTIRE State
Most folks may not know about this northeast Louisiana city, but it's there and apparently not doing well.
The Story of How a South Louisiana City Became the Crawfish Capital of the World
How did this south Louisiana city become known as the "Crawfish Capital of the World?" It's an interesting story!
Where in Lafayette, Louisiana You Can Get Boiled and Live Crawfish for Good Friday and Easter
This weekend is one of the biggest for getting and eating crawfish, especially in Lafayette, so you better hop on it now!
USDA Warns States to Kill Invading Insect Mounds on Sight – Are Texas and Louisiana at Risk?
Texas and Louisiana are no strangers to invasive plant, animal, and insect species. The next threat could be getting close.
Central Texas Buc-ee’s Kicks Out YouTuber Trying to Fill Trash Can With Soda
That's right. Another content creator has attempted to violate the beloved Texas rest stop chain we call Buc-ee's.
Where in Lafayette, Louisiana Will Southern Classic Chicken Be Opening? New Details Emerge
The popular Shreveport-based chicken chain is one step closer to coming to Lafayette.
2 Louisiana Men Arrested in Deadly Lafayette Parish Shooting
Two men have been arrested months after a deadly January shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana, that left a 24-year-old victim dead.
Louisiana Residents Are Least Likely to Move to These 9 States
Louisiana has an out-migration problem, and has for a while. But while we know where people are moving to, do you know where they're definitely NOT moving to?
One of the Biggest Gas Station Chains in Louisiana and Texas is Closing 1000 Locations
With a recent surge in gas prices, having fewer options in terms of where to get gas in Louisiana and Texas is definitely a bummer.
Some of Louisiana’s Most Popular Easter Gifts Can Be Toxic to Your Dog
While we enjoy a lot of treats around this time of year, many of them can be toxic for your pets!
Second Louisiana Teen Arrested for Threatening to ‘Shoot Up’ Local High School
Both teens involved in the threat against their south Louisiana high school were arrested and charged with Terrorizing.
South Louisiana on High Alert for Strong Storms as Schools Let Out Monday
More than one storm system is moving through south Louisiana, and high winds are a major concern.
14-Year-Old Arrested After Social Media Threat to ‘Shoot Up’ Delcambre High School
The teen has been arrested and south Louisiana school currently has additional security.
Popular Electronics Giant to Close 10-15 Stores Soon – Will Louisiana and Texas Be Affected?
One of the most popular electronics retailers in the country recently announced during an earnings call that they'll be closing around a dozen stores over the next fiscal year.
Here’s What a Louisiana Crawfish Boil Looks Like, According to AI
We asked it to draw a Louisiana crawfish boil and explain how to boil and eat crawfish. These are the results.
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Part of Nationwide System Outage
A nationwide technical outage Thursday left DMVs across the country in the lurch, including Office of Motor Vehicles branches in Louisiana.
This Historic New Orleans Church Is Actually the Prettiest Hotel in Louisiana
A historic Catholic church and school converted into a hotel? That sounds like a pretty unique stay.