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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If You See a Paw Print Sticker on Your Mailbox in Louisiana, Leave It Alone

It's a simple program designed to keep our mail carriers safe from aggressive dogs.

More Than 1 in 3 Louisiana Kids Are Obese, Nearly Worst State in America

Louisiana ranks 46th in youth obesity in the U.S., with 35.6% of children aged 10 to 17 classified as obese or overweight.

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

Louisiana Mother Arrested After Her Two Children Allegedly Test Positive for Cocaine

This is a wild story out of Kenner, Louisiana. A mother there has been arrested after two of her children were allegedly found to have cocaine in their system.

Derek Carr Reportedly Feared to Have Fractured His Left, Non-Throwing Hand

The Saints quarterback left the game after flying in the air in an attempt to secure a first down on a designed run in the fourth quarter.