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.

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.

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.

Shaking Out the Good Stuff — Acadiana Native to Make Appearance at Rose Parade on Jan. 1

Scott native and Shriners Children's International Patient Ambassador Paige Lacombe will be on the nonprofit healthcare system's "Hope Shines On" float.

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.

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

Zach Top to Play at Least One 2025 Concert in Louisiana

Zach Top is one of the hottest new stars in country music and it looks like we're getting him back in Louisiana at least one time in 2025.

Shaquille O’Neal Sends Special Video Message to the Cecilia Bulldogs

The team got a bit of a surprise this week.

Due to High Demand, Second Cody Johnson Show at Cajundome Announced

Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets to see Cody Johnson's Leather Deluxe Tour at the Cajundome next April, there has been a second show added.

Want to Drive-By and See Christmas Lights in Acadiana? Check Out This List of Homes

Driving around looking at Christmas lights has been a lot of fun for many families over the years. There were always neighborhoods that had "the good lights" and you could always count on those homes to delight a station wagon full of kids.

Acadiana Parents and Kids Can Call the LUS Fiber Santa Hotline for Some Christmas Cheer

Parents of kids in the Lafayette, Louisiana area, it's back. LUS Fiber Santa Hotline has made its triumphant return this holiday season and it's better than ever.

Pre-Sale Code for Cody Johnson Show at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana

Cody Johnson is bringing his "The Leather Deluxe Tour" to the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and tickets go on sale later this week.

How to Win Free Tickets to the 2025 Holiday Hangover Show

As in the past, you cannot buy tickets to this intimate, acoustic concert, you can only win them.

Vermilion Catholic Quarterback Jonathan Dartez Breaks All-Time Touchdown Record in Louisiana

Screamin' Eagles quarterback Jonathan "Jon-Jon" Dartez scored five touchdowns in Friday night's win (four rushing, one passing). That put him at 173 touchdowns for his career making him Louisiana's all-time leader in total touchdowns.

Lineup Revealed for 97.3 The Dawg’s 2025 Holiday Hangover Show

The big reveal for 97.3 The Dawg's 6th annual Holiday Hangover Show is finally here.

2024 Sun Belt Conference Championship Game at Cajun Field — Know Before You Go

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (10-2, 7-1) will be hosting the 2024 Hercules Tire Sun Belt Conference Championship Game on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Cajun Field as they take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (9-3, 7-1).