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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Broccoli Sold at Louisiana Walmarts Could Cause Sickness

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 Louisiana.

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.

72nd Annual Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo Set for Jan. 9-12 at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, Louisiana

Get your boots on for the 72nd annual Mid-Winter Fair and Pro Rodeo at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, Louisiana from Thursday, January 9 through Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Hemp, Income Taxes, Voting Rights & More — New Louisiana Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

When we flip the calendar over to 2025 in Louisiana, several new laws will go into effect, ranging from those involving hemp products to homeowner's insurance, imported seafood, and more.

Body Found in Burning Louisiana Sugarcane Field Identified, Suspect Sought

The body found dead in a burning sugarcane field on Wednesday has been identified, according to authorities.

Louisiana Hit By an Earthquake on Thursday Morning

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that there was a 3.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Uncertain, Texas, at 6:15 am

Burned Body Found in Louisiana Sugarcane Field, Foul Play Suspected

According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a sugarcane farmer discovered the body in his field.

Chris Stapleton Playing in New Orleans for Super Bowl Weekend and You Can Go for Free

Stapleton will headline the Sirius XM and Pandora Concert Event at The Fillmore New Orleans on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

2025 LSU Tigers Football Schedule Released

The Tigers will open the season on the road for a fifth year in a row on Aug. 30, when they travel to face Clemson. This