State Police say three people are dead and three others injured after a train collided with a car in New Iberia. Master Trooper Brooks David says the vehicle was stopped on the tracks and the train was unable to avoid the crash. He says three occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene…

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The 70-year-old victim is identified as Phyllis Leblanc of New Iberia. The crash remains under investigation.

Tonight’s Powerball prize is the second largest Christmastime jackpot the multi-state game has had in over 10 years, according to the Louisiana Lottery. Spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says Wednesday’s drawing is worth an estimated $227 million dollars. She says on Christmas day in 2002, the jackpot was $280 million…

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The jackpot tonight has an estimated cash value of $141 million dollars.

The American Automobile Association projects a record number of Americans will hit the road this holiday season. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya, donated almost 300 pounds of food to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank just in time for the holidays. The food was collected from guests visiting the Governor’s Mansion who were asked to bring non-perishable food items. In a statement, Mrs. Jindal thanked those who made a donation and encouraged others to donate to their local food banks this holiday season.