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
The Story (and Recipe) Behind the Legendary Pimento Cheese Sandwich at the Masters
A tradition (and a sandwich) unlike any other.
St. Landry Parish Schools to Remain Closed on Thursday Due to Storm Damage in South Louisiana
The fallout from the severe storms that rocked Acadiana continues as the St. Landry Parish school system has decided to remain closed for a second day.
Storms Shut Down Louisiana Highway Near Lafayette, St. Landry Parish Line
Several roadways throughout Acadiana are still out due to Wednesday morning's storms, including this roadway in Lafayette Parish.
Over 150,000 Without Power as Southwest Louisiana, Acadiana Hammered by Storms
Various utility companies are showing tens of thousands across southwest Louisiana and throughout Acadiana are currently suffering through outages.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: South Louisiana Districts Closing Due to Severe Weather
Several area school districts, including the Lafayette Parish School System, are keeping an eye on potential severe set to roll through Acadiana on Wednesday.
These Are the Top 8 Great Spots to Get Boudin in South Louisiana
Why is boudin so important to Louisiana? It's everywhere.
Here Are Some of the WORST Eclipse Photos in Acadiana
Monday's magical total solar eclipse wasn't so magical in south Louisiana, as folks in Lafayette were treated to rain and clouds rather than the promised phenomenon.
This Louisiana Restaurant Was Named One of the ‘Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ in the U.S.
It's no secret that Louisiana has amazing cooking, nor is it a secret that our food has been recognized quite a bit on various cooking and food shows you can see on TV.
‘Life-Threatening': Forecasters Concerned Over 2024 Hurricane Season’s Impact on Louisiana, Gulf Coast
Several of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in Louisiana history occurred along similar conditions in the Atlantic and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Some South Louisiana Schools Dismissing Early Monday for Eclipse
Some schools in Louisiana are being extra cautious when it comes to Monday's solar eclipse, even to the point of canceling class.
MAJOR ACCIDENT: I-10 E Shut Down After Multiple Vehicles Collide
Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Traffic is being directed off I-10 eastbound at the Ambassador Caffery exit ramp.
See Just How Many of America’s Best Chefs Are Working in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette is home to more than a dozen of the best chefs in the country, and most of them are still active in our local cuisine scene.
Why Louisiana State Police Face Traffic with Their Lights Activated
When you see an emergency vehicle in Louisiana in this position, reduce your speed and be aware of what is ahead.
Louisiana Bill to Repeal Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Camera Law Passes Committee
Two years after its passage, a law mandating speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is facing repeal.
FORECAST: La Nina Means ‘Extremely Active’ 2024 Hurricane Season for Louisiana, Gulf Coast
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast could be looking at an "extremely active" year in the tropics.
Muilti-Vehicle Accident on I-49 in St. Landry Parish Claims 2 Lives
An early morning crash claimed two lives on Wednesday, according to Louisiana State Police.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Stay-at-Home Mom in Houston, Texas Over Late Library Book
A stay-at-home mom in Houston is facing jail time after an arrest warrant was issued over a late library book.
Top 8 Restaurants for Wings in Lafayette, Louisiana
Bone-in or boneless? Drums or flats? Those are probably the most important questions when it comes to picking dinner.
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.