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.
Joe Cunningham
VIDEO: Man Brings ‘Service Duck’ to Popular Texas Chain Buc-ee’s, Gets Banned for Life
While service animals are nothing new, some places - including the most recognizable Texas-based chain out there - are drawing the line at what can be called a "service animal."
Buc-ee’s Will Open Several Locations This Year – Is Louisiana Getting Another?
One of the fastest-growing and most popular brands along the nation's interstates has announced another major expansion. Has Acadiana finally made the list?
Incoming La Niña May Have Louisiana, Texas Facing ‘Super-charged’ Hurricane Season
South Louisiana and Southeast Texas are no strangers to active hurricane seasons, and this year's could be more active for the Gulf Coast.
Louisiana Drivers Can Now Get Their LSU Women’s Basketball National Champion License Plates
Now, Louisiana auto drivers can get a specially designed license plate commemorating the historic championship run.
Lafayette’s Lost Retail Gems: Acadiana Mall Stores We Miss the Most
The mall experience in America, especially here in Lafayette, Louisiana, just isn't what it used to be.
Lafayette Parish School Board Votes to Move Gifted, Immersion Programs from Paul Breaux Middle
The moves will impact several Lafayette, Louisiana schools, despite worries about what it means for Paul Breaux Middle School's future.
ALERT: Big Box Store Issues Scam Warning to Members in Louisiana, Texas
One of the favorite membership-based big box stores in Louisiana and Texas is warning its shoppers about online scams that could cost them a lot of money if they aren't careful.
St. Landry Parish School System Audit Uncovers Stolen Technology, Police Report Filed
A routine audit of the St. Landry Parish School seems to have uncovered a case of missing technology, leading the system to file a police report.
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ Over the Intercom While Shopping in Louisiana, Call 9-1-1 and Get Out Fast
It's hard to avoid shopping in Louisiana. We're always in need of something, and modern convenience makes it easy to find exactly what we need and when we need it.
Walmart Will Start Cracking Down on Louisiana Customers Who Overuse These
If you've used these coupon tricks before, you won't be able to now, Walmart says...
ALERT: FDA Says Throw Away Popular Spice Sold In Louisiana, Texas Right Now
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling folks in Louisiana, Texas, and beyond to toss out one of the most popular spices on the market due to potential contamination.
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl in Mississippi, Faces 20 Years in Prison
The man, who was caught bringing drugs back into Louisiana, will face up to 20 years in prison.
How One 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!
The Top 7 Best Restaurants for Steaks in Lafayette, Louisiana (According to Reviews)
It's hard to beat a good steak if you know where to go. In and around Lafayette, we've got a lot of options.
Russia Threatens U.S. Targets With Nukes, and 1 of Them Could Be in Louisiana
Russia has threatened to use nukes before, and one of its possible targets could be in north Louisiana.
LSU Point Guard Jalen Cook Suspended for ‘Failing to Meet Standards,’ Coach Says
The LSU point guard has been out since February with a leg injury, but his status was updated on Monday.
An Unclaimed $50,000 Louisiana Powerball Prize Is Going to Expire Soon
A winning prize has to be claimed in 180 days in Louisiana.
Office Worker Goes Viral After Discovering This Texas Chain’s Janitors Get Paid the Same Amount She Does
Kudos to Buc-ee's for paying their workers so well, and those workers definitely deserve it.
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Lafayette, Louisiana Pizza Hut
Lafayette firefighters worked to put out a blaze at a local Pizza Hut franchise early Sunday morning.
Would a New Law Really Give Louisiana, Texas Residents $5000 to Buy American-Made Products?
A new law could benefit taxpayers in Louisiana and Texas, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around about it.