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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There’s a Massive Fruit Recall Affecting Dozens of States – Is Louisiana One of Them?
A major food recall is affecting almost three dozen states as more than 99 people have gotten Salmonella, a bacterial infection that can cause some seriously bad symptoms.

Viral Superstar Oliver Anthony Announces Alexandria, Louisiana Stop on World Tour
The Virginia native is launching a world tour in 2024, and Louisiana is one of his stops.

Major Beef Recall in the U.S. – Is Louisiana Affected?
A major beef producer is having to recall its product after a contaminant was found at one of its facilities, affecting several states.

Expect a Chilly, Cloudy Thanksgiving and a Possibly Wet Weekend in Louisiana
After a brutally hot and dry summer, the cooler weather finally swinging through Louisiana.

Louisiana Drivers, Here Are Buc-ee’s Thanksgiving Hours While You’re on the Road
When Louisiana hits the road, no matter which direction, if we're going out of state we all seem to like stopping at one of the fastest-growing rest stop chains in the country.

This ‘Breathtaking’ Home in Southeast Louisiana Is Perfect for a Quick Vacation
Need a vacation? Check out this stunning, secluded Louisiana home you can rent today.

64 Years After Recording Her First Single in Louisiana, Dolly Parton Drops Releases Album
Over 60 years later, the country legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is still at it, and she doesn't seem to have lost a beat.

The Top 10 Sandwich Shops in Lafayette, According to Yelp
According to online reviews, these are the best local spots for a good sandwich.

Here’s a Look at the Most Expensive Home for Sale in Lafayette, Louisiana
With nearly 10,000 total square footage of space, this Lafayette home could be yours for $3,795,000.

Louisiana State Fire Marshal Investigating Church Point Fire That Took 4-Year-Old’s Life
The Church Point child had an upcoming birthday, the fire marshal's office said.

These Louisiana Parishes Are the Healthiest and Unhealthiest in the State
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.

Man Pulls a Gun During Fistfight at Texas Buc-ee’s (VIDEO)
A fistfight at the popular rest stop chain in Texas could have turned deadly, according to a video posted to social media. Luckily, it didn't.