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
NOAA Predicts ‘Near-Normal’ Hurricane Season for Louisiana, Gulf Coast
NOAA has 70 percent confidence in its 2023 hurricane season forecast.
‘Go Topless Jeep Weekend’ Trashes Galveston Beach, Ends With Hundreds Arrested
The unofficial festival always leaves behind a lot of trash, and this year, hundreds were arrested as the party got out of control.
Louisiana Legislature Kills Their Own Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher Pay
It would appear that while teachers may yet get a pay raise, legislators are stuck with their current salary, per diem, and other benefits.
High School Coach in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Accused of Raping Student, Placed on Leave
An arrest warrant has been issued for the coach, who is facing charges of third-degree rape and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student.
Rape, Incest Exceptions to Louisiana’s Abortion Ban Fail in House Committee
The bill would have added exceptions for rape and incest to Louisiana's abortion law, which is one of the strictest in the nation.
How to Get Rid of Those Stubborn Red Stains in Your Tupperware
Those red stains in your plastic storage containers are an absolute menace to get rid of. You scrub and scrub and they never seem to go away.
The Cost of a Cookout in Louisiana Is Higher This Summer – Here’s How Much
Louisiana loves a good cookout. But how much does it cost to have one?
Coast Guard Helicopter Nearly Crashes into Gulf of Mexico During Cruise Liner Evacuation
The Coast Guard pilot was able to regain control of the aircraft, steadying it and keeping it out of the water.
Shouting Match Erupts in Baton Rouge as Louisiana State Senators Battle Over Bill
Two state senators came close to a physical alternation in the halls of the Louisiana legislature on Monday.
Researchers Discover 2 New Species of Crawfish in North Carolina
To be honest, it is kind of exciting that we're still able to discover new species of anything - even crawfish.
Meth, Ecstasy, and Crack Cocaine Part of Major Drug Bust in Eunice, Louisiana
An investigation into alleged drug dealing found a major stash of ecstasy, crystal meth, and crack cocaine at a residence in Eunice, Louisiana.
Louisiana Man Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth to Panama City Beach
A Houma man is in custody for allegedly trafficking major drugs into Panama City Beach, according to law enforcement officials.