I've had the great fortune of working in Acadiana my entire radio career. And that's a good thing since I speak the language! I'm married to the lovely Ms. Alli and together we have an amazingly cool son named Hayden and an amazingly bad dog named Kyreaux. In my spare time I enjoy playing the spoons, eating things that were "swimming in the waters this morning", guffawing and calf-roping with George Strait.
Jude Walker
2019 Top Baby Names in Louisiana
Well, according to BabyNames.com, the most popular names of 2019 aren't all that weird (sans the fourth most popular one for boys, which is Declan).
The Knot and Pinterest Take Stand Against ‘Plantation Weddings’
Pinterest and The Knot have announced they are no longer promoting content for "plantation-style" weddings.
49ers Radio Announcer Tim Ryan Suspended After Comments on Lamar Jackson’s Skin Tone
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended radio announcer Tim Ryan for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after he said on a radio show that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's dark skin gives him an advantage on the playing field.
Port Barre High Student Rushed to Hospital Yesterday After Possible Overdose
A scary incident happened at Port Barre High yesterday afternoon after a student was rushed to a local hospital after consuming gummy bears possibly laced with THC.
LSU Fans Can Have a Free Slab of Sod from Tiger Stadium
The LSU Athletic Department will be giving away free slabs of sod from Tiger Stadium as contractors begin removing sod for upcoming field renovations.
Louisiana Ranks as 47th Smartest State in U.S.
Finally, Louisiana is not last in something.
2019 Guide to Christmas Events Across Acadiana
We are in the thick of the holiday season here in Acadiana and there remains a ton of great events planned.
John Conlee in Concert at Route 92 in Youngsville on February 20
The Grand Ole Opry star will be returning to Acadiana to play a show at one of Acadiana's favorite night clubs.
Never-Before-Seen Footage of Sammy Kershaw & Roundup from 1988 Just Released
Our good friend Steve Grisaffe just posted a video of the band playing at the latter back in 1988. It's the first time this footage has seen the light of day and boy is it fantastic.
Former UL Softball Coach Michael Lotief Reportedly Purchases Fat Albert’s Restaurant
According to a story posted on KATC.com (which has since been pulled for some reason), former UL Ragin' Cajuns softball coach Michael Lotief is the new owner of the restaurant.
Breaux Bridge Man Killed While Walking Along Side of Road
For the second consecutive day, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking alongside a road in St. Martin Parish.
Chili’s Moving Into Former O’Charley’s Location
The former O'Charley's building on Ambassador Caffery in Lafayette is getting a new tenant as Chili's Bar & Grill will be moving into the space.