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.

One of the Biggest Gas Station Chains in Louisiana and Texas is Closing 1000 Locations

With a recent surge in gas prices, having fewer options in terms of where to get gas in Louisiana and Texas is definitely a bummer.

These Two Texas Counties Are in the Top 5 for Most Vulnerable Counties for Tornado Damage

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

Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas

We've been concerned that the closures could affect Louisiana and Texas, but this leaked list seems to confirm it.

FLASHBACK: It Was So Hot That Buc-ee’s Face Melted Off in Madisonville, Texas

The face of the Buc-ee's mascot looked like a post-apocalyptic horror instead of a welcoming smile.

Recall Alert: Salmonella Outbreak From Bad Vegetables Affecting Texas, Louisiana

In Texas and Louisiana, where we often like a lot of unhealthy food, it's always a good idea to eat your vegetables. They help keep you healthy. Most of the time.

‘Most Severe’ Ever – NOAA Releases 2024 Hurricane Season Forecast for Louisiana, Texas

A ton of factors are coming together to make the 2024 hurricane season potentially one of the worst yet, potentially impacting Louisiana and Texas.

Popular Retailer Adopts Age Restriction for Customers – Are Louisiana and Texas Next?

If Target makes this a nationwide policy, it could have an impact across Louisiana and Texas.

‘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.

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.

Central Texas Buc-ee’s Kicks Out YouTuber Trying to Fill Trash Can With Soda

That's right. Another content creator has attempted to violate the beloved Texas rest stop chain we call Buc-ee's.

Popular Electronics Giant to Close 10-15 Stores Soon – Will Louisiana and Texas Be Affected?

One of the most popular electronics retailers in the country recently announced during an earnings call that they'll be closing around a dozen stores over the next fiscal year.

7 Stores Confirm 24 Hour Shopping Blackout For All Texas Customers

Make a note - some of these popular stores in Texas will be closed for a day soon.