Jude Walker

Jude Walker has worked in broadcasting in South Louisiana for over 25 years. As a leader for the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters "Radio Station of the Year" award winner, a Townsquare Media "Top Digital Contributor" award winner, as well as winning several Townsquare Media "President's Club" awards, he is an accomplished and dedicated Louisiana broadcaster, both on-air and on-line. Jude Walker specializes in writing about Louisiana sports, Acadiana's culinary hotspots, fun things to do in South Louisiana, and country music.

Louisiana Man Who Twice Urinated Into Public Water Plant Pleads Guilty

A Louisiana man who twice urinated into water at a public water plant has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and has been sentenced to probation.

2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana Area

This year we officially celebrate Mardi Gras on March 4, 2025.

Louisiana Woman’s Ear Nearly Ripped Off in Home Invasion

A Louisiana woman's ear was nearly ripped off on Saturday night by a man who entered her apartment demanding a cigarette.

Well-Traveled Lafayette Road to Close for Drainage Improvements in the Area

If you frequently travel W. Broussard Road on the south side of Lafayette, you will want to know that a portion of it will close this week.

Eligible Louisiana Residents to Get $1,400 Stimulus Checks By End of January

About one million people across America will be receiving these checks.

2025 RODEOHOUSTON Live Music Lineup Revealed and It’s Outstanding Again

The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also known as RODEOHOUSTON, will be held from March 4-23, 2025, at NRG Park.

Louisiana, Several Free Tax Filing Services Are Available to You

Starting on Friday, the Internal Revenue Service will offer a Free File tool to help taxpayers ahead of the official start of the tax season.

Lawmakers Pushing to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Year-Round

This is the kind of news that could possibly unify America. National lawmakers are once again trying to pass legislation to make Daylight Saving Time a year-round thing.

Country Legend Tracy Byrd Playing a Show in Opelousas on April 19

The pride of Vidor, Texas will be in concert at the Evangeline Downs Event Center in Opelousas on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

10 Lafayette Restaurants That We Would Love to See Make a Triumphant Return

We took to social media and asked the following question: "If you could bring back one restaurant or business that closed in Acadiana, what would it be?"

Former Ragin’ Cajuns RB Dre’lyn Washington Commits to Alabama

In a bit of a surprise move, the Alabama Crimson Tide are getting a former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns running back out of the transfer portal as Dre'lyn Washington has committed to play his last year in Tuscaloosa.

Louisiana Man Killed After Tree Fell on His Vehicle

A 50-year-old Louisiana man died on Sunday in West Feliciana Parish after a tree fell on his vehicle, causing him to run off the road.

New Orleans Saints to Pick Ninth Overall in 2025 NFL Draft

With the loss in the season finale, the Black & Gold finished the season with a 5-12 record.

Shaking out the Good Stuff: 19th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Opelousas Set for Jan. 25

This year's beneficiary is one-year-old Ezekiel Whipp, who suffers from a rare disorder.

Three Broussard Firefighters Injured While Battling New Year’s Day House Fire

Three Broussard firefighters are recovering from injuries sustained while fighting a house fire in Milton on New Year's Day.

Advisory Issued After Broccoli Sold at Texas Walmarts Could Cause Illness

A precautionary advisory has been issued by a fresh vegetables and salad company for some of their washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets distributed at Walmart stores in 20 states, including Texas.

Broccoli Sold at Louisiana Walmarts Could Cause Sickness

GoFundMe Accounts Set Up for Several Victims of Bourbon Street Attack

As the names of the victims of the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans come out, many are asking about how they can help the families.

Dramatic Surveillance Video Shows the Moment Driver of Pickup Truck Raced on to Packed Bourbon Street

News outlets in New Orleans have posted video surveillance from Canal Street that shows the exact moment when the man turned onto Bourbon Street and accelerated rapidly.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Lafayette Leaves Multiple People Injured

The New Year in Lafayette started with several people ending up in local hospitals after two groups of individuals reportedly exchanged gunfire.