Tracy Wirtz has been a fixture in the Lafayette media landscape for more than 30 years. Her career began in radio, she transitioned to television for about two decades, and returned to her radio roots in 2023. A lifelong resident of south Louisiana, she enjoys writing about Cajun culture and what makes the area unique and interesting. Tracy is also proud to be part of a great team that keeps our beloved Acadiana informed and connected.
Tracy Wirtz
School Board Agrees to Jump Start Projects at 4 Lafayette High Schools
Lafayette will have another stadium where they can enjoy football, but that's not the only major project moving forward at Lafayette Parish high schools.
The Place to Pee on Mardi Gras Day and All Weekend in Lafayette
Lafayette Consolidated Government want to make sure you can find a place to pee during the Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana's best carnival destination.
Louisiana Teacher Stunned After Winning $25,000 Milken Educator Award
A math teacher at a New Iberia, Louisiana, elementary school was completely stunned to learn that she won a prestigious award worth $25,000 in cash.
UL Grad Wins Emmy Award for Work on Popular Amazon Prime Series “Daisy Jones & The Six”
The 2005 UL grad and Louisiana resident won the Emmy Award for his work on the sound team for the popular Amazon Prime miniseries "Daisy Jones & The Six."
Hilarious Reminders for Louisiana Drivers about Blinky Things, Knobby Guys, and Doohickeys
Hilarious posts by law enforcement are clever reminders that Louisiana drivers need to use their car's equipment, like blinky things & knobby guys.
Louisiana Killer Stuffs Body in Tote and Dumps It in a Gully
An Opelousas man was convicted in a Louisiana court of manslaughter for killing a man and dumping his body in a gully, a case reminiscent of a true crime story.
5 Mardi Gras Parade Horses Saved from Kill Pens Up for Adoption
A partnership in Louisiana saves horses from slaughter in kill pens and arranges adoption after they trot in Mardi Gras parades. 5 are waiting for new homes.
12 “Non-African American” Louisiana Voters File Suit Over New Congressional Map
Twelve Louisiana voters, all identified as non-African Americans, have filed a suit over the new congressional map approved during the special session.
4 Louisiana Football Players Will Suit Up for Super Bowl LVIII
Authority.org has compiled roster data of active NFL players who will suit up in Super Bowl LVIII, and 4 of them are products of Louisiana football programs.
Louisiana, Don’t Catch “Steel Bracelets” or Worse for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras parade goers in Louisiana will be catching all they can, but you'll want to avoid "steel bracelets."
How Much Is the Toll Drivers Will Pay to Cross the New I-10 Bridge in Louisiana?
The toll is a necessary evil if Louisiana drivers want to build a new one. A trucking association is not happy about paying what they call a double tax.
Shocking Details Released in Domestic Altercation Involving Louisiana Police Chief
Sheriff has released shocking details revealed in video from the domestic incident that led to the shooting of Opelousas, Louisiana, Police Chief and his wife.
New Lake Charles Bridge Plan, Including Tolls, Gets Nod from Louisiana Legislative Committee
A plan to build a new I-10 Calcasieu River bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana, moved a step closer to reality. It got the nod from a legislative committee.
VIDEO: Louisiana “Price Is Right” Contestant Remembers Meeting Bob Barker
One woman from Lafayette, Louisiana, remembers a dream coming true in 1998 when she met Bob Barker as a contestant on The Price Is Right and won prizes.
Crawfish Replace Ducks for Louisiana Effort to Help Kids Succeed
South Louisiana once looked forward to the Running of the Ducks. Now a non-profit is replacing them with crawfish to help kids succeed.
Good Samaritan Beaten By Suspect During Louisiana Armed Robbery
A New Iberia, Louisiana, armed robbery suspect is charged with a slew of crimes after he stole money from a local business and beat a Good Samaritan.
Louisiana Buc-ee’s Fans Will Have A Shorter Drive to Get Their Fix at Three Locations
Buc-cee's will be easier to access for Louisiana fans of the popular convenience store. By late 2024 and 2025, three stores will be within three hours of Lafayette.
Drive-By Shooter on Louisiana Basin Bridge Injures Man and His Dog
Authorities with St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Department searching for a man they suspect in a drive-by shooting on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in Louisiana.
Details Released after Former Lafayette Coach Pleads Guilty to Juvenile Sex Crimes
Details in case of a former coach at St. Thomas More in Lafayette, Louisiana were released after his guilty plea to a charge of sex crime involving a juvenile.
New Lafayette Beer Garden Hiring Team Ahead of Grand Opening
Lafayette's newest beer garden plans to open in February. It's not the proprietors' first establishment of this kind in Louisiana and they are hiring now.