Tracy Wirtz has been a fixture in the Lafayette media landscape for more than 30 years. Her career began in radio, she transitioned to television for about two decades, and returned to her radio roots in 2023. A lifelong resident of south Louisiana, she enjoys writing about Cajun culture and what makes the area unique and interesting. Tracy is also proud to be part of a great team that keeps our beloved Acadiana informed and connected.
Tracy Wirtz
Popular Fast Food Restaurant Breaks Ground on New Louisiana Location
The Texas-based fast food restaurant will break ground on its 25th location in Louisiana.
Driver Charged After Car Plows into 3 Parked Vehicles in Lafayette on Mardi Gras, Killing One and Injuring 7
The crash happened in Lafayette Mardi Gras afternoon when the driver hit three parked cars, injured two pedestrians, and sent 6 children to the hospital.
Louisiana Battling Skimmer Theft Surge, Law Enforcement Makes Arrests
Louisiana law enforcement officials are working to stop the surge in card skimmer thefts. Sheriff's deputies have made arrests.
Gigantic Snake, Other Illegal Animals Captured During Louisiana Mardi Gras
About 17 Louisiana Wildlife Agents went to assist at New Orleans Mardi Gras and captured a gigantic 14.5 foot snake and other illegal animals in two days.
School Absence Guidance Changes in Louisiana, Texas Post-Pandemic
Parents in Louisiana and Texas are keeping kids home for slight maladies, leading to an unacceptable number of absences. When should you send them to school?
Did You Know That Authentic Louisiana Caviar Is Harvested in the Atchafalaya Basin?
The Louisiana Caviar Company introduced their Cajun Caviar in 1986. The black roe of the choupique is harvested in the Atchafalaya Basin.
Why Louisiana Facebook Users Are Hearing Chirps And How to Make It Stop
Louisiana Facebook users are hearing annoying chirps every time they scroll. Here's why and how to make it stop.
List of Most Popular Louisiana Dating Apps Should Worry You
If a recent survey is accurate, the dating app that comes in at number two on the list of the most popular in Louisiana should worry you if you're married.
11 Louisiana Cities With the Most Republican Voters in 2024
According to data compiled by roadsnacks.net, more than 75% of the voters in 11 Louisiana municipalities are registered Republican. Which ones are they?
Louisiana’s Cajun Ninja Apologizes After Jumping Off Mardi Gras Float to Confront Rude Heckler
Louisiana's Cajun Ninja is apologizing after he jumped off a Mardi Gras float to confront a rude heckler spewing insults and obscenities.
New ‘Cone of Uncertainty’ Released Ahead of Louisiana, Texas Hurricane Season
The NHC has released a new cone of uncertainty graphic they want to test during the 2024 hurricane season. Louisiana and Texas should know what it looks like.
Louisiana Personality, Popular Brand Make Debut in Super Bowl Commercial
The 23-year-old Lafayette, Louisiana native has also gotten the attention of a popular brand. Together they will make their debut appearance in the Super Bowl.
Report Details Concerns Over Sale Of Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Louisiana
Members of two Louisiana Senate Committee issued report detailing their concerns about the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance.
Louisiana National Guard Troops Headed to Texas to Help Secure Border
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is making good on his promise to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to deploy National Guard troops to help secure the border.
ATM Thieves Steal Truck in Lafayette, Strike Bank in Another Louisiana Parish
Thieves who have been ripping ATMs out of businesses in Louisiana are getting bolder. They stole a truck in Lafayette and used it to rip out an ATM at a bank.
School Board Agrees to Jump Start Projects at 4 Lafayette High Schools
Lafayette will have another stadium where they can enjoy football, but that's not the only major project moving forward at Lafayette Parish high schools.
Louisiana Teacher Stunned After Winning $25,000 Milken Educator Award
A math teacher at a New Iberia, Louisiana, elementary school was completely stunned to learn that she won a prestigious award worth $25,000 in cash.
UL Grad Wins Emmy Award for Work on Popular Amazon Prime Series “Daisy Jones & The Six”
The 2005 UL grad and Louisiana resident won the Emmy Award for his work on the sound team for the popular Amazon Prime miniseries "Daisy Jones & The Six."
Hilarious Reminders for Louisiana Drivers about Blinky Things, Knobby Guys, and Doohickeys
Hilarious posts by law enforcement are clever reminders that Louisiana drivers need to use their car's equipment, like blinky things & knobby guys.
Louisiana Killer Stuffs Body in Tote and Dumps It in a Gully
An Opelousas man was convicted in a Louisiana court of manslaughter for killing a man and dumping his body in a gully, a case reminiscent of a true crime story.