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A man is hospitalized after being struck by a train while walking in Opelousas. The incident caused the shutdown of multiple railroad crossings in the city on Wednesday, May 7. The affected crossings stretched about a half-mile, from North Oak Street to North Railroad Avenue.

Hot Food Express is looking to turn up the heat in Youngsville, and they're giving back before they even open their doors.

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A pedestrian was injured in a railroad accident in Opelousas, Louisiana, and is receiving medical care, prompting the closure of railroad intersections in the area.

While much of Acadiana was spared from extensive flooding from thunderstorms that rolled through overnight Tuesday, places like New Iberia are experiencing some high waters around the city. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen in the Acadiana area, according to weather experts. An additional 2 to 5...

A local health company will offer free physicals to students in Lafayette, Louisiana, and throughout the Acadiana region. If your children want to participate in local sports, it's a good idea to make sure they are physically fit. Also, some sports require a parent to take a child for a physical.

Upon the recommendation of the Vermilion Parish School Board, Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais announces scholarship recipient of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. Sheriff Langlinais is happy to announce Andrew Bradford of Erath High has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship...

The first ever LEGO convention in Lafayette, La. will take place on July 26 and 27, featuring professional LEGO artists, meet-and-greets with LEGO celebrities, and thousands of LEGO bricks for fans to play with.

After a day of remote learning in anticipation of possible flooding on Wednesday, students in Lafayette Parish will head back to school on Thursday, officials said.

The annual Rayne Frog Festival canceled Thursday's kickoff parade in light of the local police officer who was killed by friendly fire Monday. Organizers announced the cancellation Tuesday night after the Rayne Police Department confirmed earlier that day that Lt. Allen "Noochie" Credeur, 47, was shot and killed by a...