Destrehan, LA news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Destrehan, LA on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Higher Black voter turnout on Louisiana's early voting first day. Also: Drones caught attempting to smuggle drugs into a Louisiana prison; officials investigating; Louisiana student becomes first teen functionally cured of sickle cell disease. Weather: Gorgeous and dry today with highs near 77°F and light winds.

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Black voter turnout higher than normal on Louisiana's first day of early voting.Louisiana Illuminator · Oct 22, 4:04 AM · Around

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Drones caught attempting to smuggle drugs into a Louisiana prison; officials investigating.WWLTV.com · Oct 22, 11:02 PM · Around

Health & care

Louisiana student becomes first teen functionally cured of sickle cell disease.KALB | News Channel 5 · Oct 22, 10:31 PM · Around

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