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 Lafayette TV Anchor Switches Positions
A popular and familiar sports anchor has announced that he will make a switch in positions from covering only athletics to the news desk.
Just Go Eat: Dine for the Diner at a Great Lafayette Restaurant on Thursday
Lafayette restaurants will donate 10% of the proceeds on Thursday, May 16 from Dine for the Diner day to St. Joseph Diner. Here's the list so you can just go eat!
9 Beach Rules Experienced Louisiana Vacationers Want You to Know
Here are 9 unwritten beach rules less-experienced Louisiana vacationers should know before packing a beach towel and flip flops to head to a sandy destination.
What to Do When Traffic Light Isn’t Working
Monday's storms knocked out power to some areas and traffic lights outages are spotty. Here's how to navigate an intersection when a light is out or flashing.
Louisiana Drivers, Here’s How to Survive If a Power Line Falls on Your Car
Louisiana storms cause all kinds of grief. If a power line falls on your car while you're in it, follow these specific steps so you survive.
Can Someone Really Steal Your House in Louisiana?
We've all heard the commercials about protecting your home from being stolen, but could it really happen? A Louisiana real estate attorney has the answer.
Eunice Man Loses $50,000 to Scammers and How to Keep Your Money Safe
A Eunice man lost $50,000 of his hard-earned money to a cryptocurrency scheme, and he has no way to recover it. Red flags can help keep your money safe.
Louisiana Confusion: Who Can Carry a Concealed Firearm at Parades?
Louisiana law will soon allow constitutional carry, but the details about the law as it relates to parades is causing confusion. A firearms expert breaks it down.
Look Back at When Your Favorite Lafayette DJs Went to UL (or USL)
UL students prepare to graduate. Several of our DJs also walked the campus of the Ragin' Cajuns when it was USL, and here's what they looked like.
Louisiana Packages Delayed After Deadly Storms Rip through Tennessee
Deadly storms ripped through Tennessee, near the FedEx hub, and have delayed delivery of FedEx packages to Louisiana.