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In today's newsletter:
- How Destrehan’s defense and Dabney fueled a 36-0 rivalry rout
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 75 degrees.
- Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 74.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dabney scores 3 TDs as Destrehan shuts out East St. John (heraldguide.com) — Destrehan High’s football team dominated rival East St. John 36-0, powered by three touchdowns from Malachi Dabney and a stifling defense that earned its first shutout of the season. The Wildcats, now 4-1 overall and 2-0 in district play, used big plays on offense, special teams, and defense to control the game throughout.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday October 7
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ACM / RKS Talented Theatre Fall Showcase →
The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling
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DCFS Staff Hours →
Business and Career Solutions Center, 737 Paul Maillard Road, Suite 2, Luling
9:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
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911 Communications District Meeting →
911 Comm District Meeting, 222 Joe Louis Lane, Hahnville
5:00 pm
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St. Charles Parish Council Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Coastal Zone Advisory Committee Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
12:00 pm
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Civil Service Board Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Community Action Advisory Board Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
5:00 pm
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Talented Music Fall Showcase →
The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling
6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
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Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting →
St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville
6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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LA-ACDA All State Honor Choir →
The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this anyone’s cat?
Very friendly, tried to come in my house, but starving, very thin. I feel like someone is missing him/her! (Nextdoor Ormond)
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Destrehan. Apply here.
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Mosquito Joe posted a job opening for Mosquito Control Technician in Destrehan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Destrehan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Luling
- What a Gem: Jettra Heine is branching out creatively in retirement (inregister.com)
Kenner
- Three candidates are vying for the state House seat representing Kenner and parts of Metairie (nola.com)
- Man arrested in accidental shooting of acquaintance at Kenner business, police say (wwltv.com)
- East Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 18-24, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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