Joe Cunningham

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.

Top 8 Spiders That Are Actually Essential to Your South Louisiana Yard

In south Louisiana, there are some varieties of spiders that are actually beneficial! Here are some of them.

Discover Louisiana’s Quirkiest Festivals: Unique Celebrations You Can’t Miss

Discover Louisiana's quirkiest festivals, from frog-jumping contests to werewolves!

Louisiana Ports Impacted by Labor Strike, and Economic Impacts Could Follow

As of Tuesday, a major labor strike at ports from the East Coast down to the Gulf Coast has started and could have considerable economic impact on Louisiana.

The 10 Most Common Louisiana Gumbo Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Avoid these errors to create a flavorful, authentic Cajun dish everyone in South Louisiana will love this fall.

Louisiana on Alert as COVID Treatment Gets Nationwide Recall

Louisiana patients need to pay attention to what's in their medicine vials.

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins Under Fire for Now-Deleted Tweet on Haitian Immigrants

The congressman representing Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District has stirred up a lot of animosity with a now-deleted post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

REPORT: Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States. Where Is Everyone Moving To?

Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today.

7 Famous People Who Tragically Died in Louisiana

You oftentimes see celebrities who were born in Louisiana, but what about those who died in our great state?

These Two Texas Counties Are Among the Most Vulnerable Counties for Tornado Damage

Texans are quite familiar with tornadoes, but what areas in Texas are most at risk for major damages?

Have You Tried These 6 ‘Uniquely’ Louisiana Foods?

Everybody knows about gumbo, but what about these foods and dishes that don't get talked about very often?

WARNING: Louisiana Residents Warned to Avoid 28 Recalled Drinks Because of Harmful Chemicals

The FDA has recalled several drinks popular in Louisiana and several other states due to certain chemicals. Here's what you need to know.

Louisiana High School Standout, NFL Legacy Athlete Arch Manning Gets First Start for Texas Longhorns

The scion of the Manning family makes his on-field debut, and folks across Louisiana and the nation will be watching.