Destrehan, LA news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Destrehan, LA on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: New Orleans lands major tech HQ; Amazon hiring 4K jobs. Also: St. Charles Parish marks 50th anniversary of 1976 Luling Ferry Disaster that claimed 77 lives; Early voting for November 3 midterm election is underway statewide through October 27. Weather: Mostly clear skies with mild temperatures between 61 and 76°F.
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- St. Charles Parish marks 50th anniversary of 1976 Luling Ferry Disaster that claimed 77 lives.WDSU ·
- Early voting for November 3 midterm election is underway statewide through October 27.louisianaradionetwork.com · · Around
- Amazon hiring 300,000 workers nationally with 4,000 roles available in Louisiana.WBRZ · · Around
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- Louisiana treasurer seeks first homestead exemption increase in 46 years for property tax relief.KPLC 7 News · · Around
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- Software company Copado establishes global headquarters in New Orleans, third major HQ in a month.Louisiana Economic Development (.gov) · · Around
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