Joe Cunningham

6 days ago | kpel965.com | Joe Cunningham

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Driving in Lafayette is a bit like trying to navigate a maze with a blindfold on. Between the roundabouts popping up all over the parish, the unexpected stops, construction work in town, and our unpredictable weather, it’s easy to see why so many drivers make the same mistakes over and over again. Whether you’re a lifelong local or new to town, here are five things that Lafayette drivers keep getting wrong – and how to do it right. 1.

6 days ago | redstate.com | Joe Cunningham

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of federal agencies, effectively hitting pause on a key part of the president’s plan to streamline the federal workforce. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting further implementation of the executive order signed by Trump on February 11.

6 days ago | redstate.com | Joe Cunningham

For conservatives in Louisiana, Bill Cassidy has been a thorn in our side for years. He’s not just the weaker of our two U.S. Senators — he’s one of the most reliably disappointing Republicans in the Senate. And now, as the Chair of the Senate HELP Committee, he’s back at it again, pushing policies that align more with Big Pharma than with the working-class Louisianans who sent him to Washington. Cassidy’s latest target?

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Joe Cunningham

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — If you’re a Louisiana driver, you’ve probably noticed that your auto insurance bill seems to climb higher every year. And you’re not imagining things — Louisiana consistently ranks as one of the most expensive states for car insurance in the country. According to a 2024 report by the Insurance Research Council, the average annual cost for auto insurance in Louisiana was $1,588 per vehicle, nearly 40% above the national average. But why?

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Joe Cunningham

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) — For those of us in Louisiana who are Catholic, Thursday was a big day. Not only did the Vatican's Conclave elect a new pope, but they chose one with ties to our great state. While the rest of the world celebrates the historic appointment of Pope Leo XIV, residents of New Orleans are discovering a surprising local connection. According to new research, the first American pope’s maternal roots trace back to the city’s Creole community in the 7th Ward.