Chris Reed

Chris Reed is a Brand Manager and Content Creator for Townsquare Media. He's worked in the Lafayette, Louisiana Broadcast Industry for over 20 years, covering local news, weather, and the latest sports topics. Chris received the prestigious Townsquare Media President's Award for exceptional coverage of local news and events and has been voted as a top local radio personality by a local publication. Chris Reed takes pride in being instrumental in the annual St. Jude Radiothon and is active in assisting local nonprofits in getting information out to the public. When Chris is not at work he enjoys playing music for private events, spending time with his family, and is often found cheering for the LSU Tigers, UL Ragin Cajuns, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Louisiana Inmates Attempt to Escape Jail by Attacking Corrections Deputy

Two inmates in the St. Landry Parish jail are facing additional charges after they attempted to escape from the facility in Opelousas.

Louisiana Alert: Don’t Make This Mistake On The Grill for Independence Day

Many will have the grills out for Independence Day, however, some grill masters will make this mistake once they put the burgers on the grill.

Louisiana UFC Legend Daniel Cormier Announces His Car Was Stolen

Lafayette's own, Daniel Cormier, returned from work only to find that this new car was stolen form a parking garage.

Former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Seen Dancing Without Shirt at Wedding

A video on social media has gone viral as it shows the former LSU football coach dancing without a shirt on at a wedding reception in Louisiana.

Vehicle Hits Louisiana State Police Unit Parked on Shoulder of Highway

A driver struck a police unit in Louisiana, and now state police are reminding drivers to always stat alert when behind the wheel.

Winners Announced by St. Jude For Annual Home Giveaway in Acadiana

One lucky person won a beautiful house in Lafayette, and others won some great additional prizes.

Video of 18-Wheeler Hitting Electrical Worker in Louisiana

A video posted on social media shows an 18-wheeler hitting an electrical worker while he is in a bucket working on a traffic light.

Warm Water Along Gulf Coast Could Favor Tropical Development

Meteorologists are monitoring the northern portion of the Gulf as moisture begins to build up over the warm waters.

Louisiana Meteorologist Dispels Heat Lightning Theory

A meteorologist went to social media to address heat lightning and it appears that our parents may not have been telling us the truth about lightning when we were kids.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Crash

A deputy with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was involved in a crash when another driver failed to stop at a stop sign.

Dangerous Wild Animal Spotted in Popular Park in Louisiana

A heads up for those who visit Moncus Park in Lafayette, Louisiana, a coyote was seen roaming around the park.

Meet the Owners of Lyons Market in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lyons Supermarket in Upper Lafayette is now open, and here are the new faces running the supermarket.

LSU Baseball Player Says NCAA Wouldn’t Play His Walk-Up Song at World Series

An LSU baseball player told a Baton Rouge sports reporter that the NCAA did not play the song he selected as his walk-up song at the College Baseball World Series.

Empire State Building Honors LSU Baseball With Team Colors on Iconic Structure

The LSU Baseball team won the National Championship and to honor their win, their colors were used to light up the Empire State Building.

President Trump Uses Expletive When Discussing Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel

The President of the United States used an expletive after he found out the ceasefire he worked on was violated.

Meet Mr John Gilbert Who Is Known for Selling Watermelons in Lafayette

I recently shared a photo of Mr. John selling watermelons in Lafayette, and so many have asked who he is, and now we know more about the man so many admire.

Hilarious Sign Spotted in Louisiana Raising Cane’s Parking Lot

A sign in a Raising Cane's parking caught our attention and it's message to those not eating there is great.

Beachgoers Watch Shark Eat Pelican at Pensacola Beach

Two women in thong bikinis stood feet away from a large shark in Florida as it preyed on a bird.

Louisiana Kid Killed in ATV Crash, Other Kids Injured

One child was killed and others were severely injured after the four-wheeler they were on failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a vehicle.

Weather Conditions Could Hinder Home Runs at College Baseball World Seriies

The LSU Tigers and Coastal Carolina will battle it out on the field this weekend for the championship, and they'll also be battling weather conditions.