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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Here Are 8 Great Spots to Get Boudin in Acadiana
Why is boudin so important to Louisiana? It's everywhere.
Shreveport, Louisiana Ranks as One of the Dirtiest Cities in America
When it comes to pollution and resident satisfaction, the north Louisiana city struggled.
Texas City Police Officer Fired After Traffic Stop in Buc-ee’s Parking Lot Goes Viral
The exchange between the two men, which lasted for 23 minutes, was caught on the officer's bodycam and made public on YouTube.
How Saltwater Intrusion in Louisiana Could Affect Home Appliances
Louisiana is facing an unprecedented amount of saltwater intrusion into freshwater systems, leaving folks worried about its impact on their homes in the impacted area.
New York Judge Rules Donald Trump Defrauded Banks, Insurers While Building Real Estate Empire
The judge found that Trump and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his assets.
The 8 Essential Fall Foods of South Louisiana
As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, the culinary traditions of Louisiana's Cajun country come alive with a burst of autumn-inspired dishes.
Man Wanted for Child Rape Fakes His Death in Louisiana, Gets Arrested in Georgia
A man wanted for the statutory rape of a child in North Carolina faked his own death in a "kayaking accident" in Louisiana before being arrested in Georgia.
FBI Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Baton Rouge Police Department Over ‘Brave Cave’ Scandal
The investigation comes amid a growing number of disturbing headlines and lawsuits against the department over the treatment of detainees, including strip-searching a grandmother.
The Most Expensive Property in the State Is This Beautiful 66 Acres in Lake Charles, Louisiana
There is a lot of great property in the state of Louisiana for sale - provided you can afford it.
Cracker Barrel to Launch New Loyalty Program Based on Fan-Favorite Game
As if we needed another reason to go get some biscuits and cornbread (but mostly the biscuits, right?).
Orange Smoke, Chemical Reaction Get Hazmat Team Called to Lafayette, Louisiana Business
The Lafayette Fire Department Hazmat Team is currently investigating a hazardous materials issue on Cameron Street in Lafayette.
The Top 8 Mexican Restaurants in Lafayette, According to Yelp
Lafayette's affection for Mexican fare goes beyond mere culinary appreciation. We are downright obsessed.