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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These Are the Top 6 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette's fantastic food scene not only has great dine-in options, but also several great outdoor dining spots.
Teacher Arrested After Getting Caught With Student, Who Drives Away Naked and Crashes
A longtime substitute teacher has been arrested after she was caught naked in the back of a car with a 17-year-old student.
A Number of Texas Truck Stops Appear on Circulating ‘Do Not Stop Here’ List
According to a "Do Not Stop" list that is floating around the Internet, there are several truck stops in Texas that truck drivers are being advised to avoid.
‘Boiling’ Sea Surface Temperatures Mean Active 2024 Hurricane Season for Louisiana, Texas
Almost two dozen named storms and 11 hurricanes, any of which could be headed Louisiana's and Texas's way.
Our Favorite ‘Hidden Gem’ Restaurants in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette has an amazing selection of restaurants you can visit. Some well-known, and some off the beaten path.
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.