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
Americans Struggle Most Understanding a New Orleans Accent, According to Study
'Surely,' I thought to myself, 'some variety of Cajun accent confounds more Americans than any other accent.' Of course, I was wrong
The 12 Most Affordable Private Schools in Louisiana
School is expensive, no matter if you're in a public or private school. But if you're going private, here are the most affordable options.
A Man in Texas Is Making $250,000 per Month Selling Buc-ee’s Snacks Online
It's a pretty sure bet that people love Buc-ee's enough to order its goods from an online store.
This Lafayette Truck Stop Is the Only One in Louisiana to Appear on a ‘Do Not Stop Here’ List
According to a "Do Not Stop" list that is floating around the Internet, one truck stop to avoid is right here in Lafayette, just off I-10.
There Are 6 Popular Snack Foods Disappearing From Louisiana Stores This Year
Some of these snacks are pretty well-loved. It's sad to see them leaving Louisiana's store shelves.
These Parishes Are the Healthiest and Unhealthiest in Louisiana
When it comes to healthy living, we don't always do our best in Louisiana. A lot of it is the food, but there are other things that we don't do quite as well as other places.
These Are the 10 Smallest Places in Louisiana
Louisiana doesn't have a lot of big cities, but did you expect some of our villages to be this small?
The Story (and Recipe) Behind the Legendary Pimento Cheese Sandwich at the Masters
A tradition (and a sandwich) unlike any other.
These Are the Top 8 Great Spots to Get Boudin in South Louisiana
Why is boudin so important to Louisiana? It's everywhere.
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.
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.
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.