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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) makes a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Derek Carr passes for 4 TDs, Saints rout Falcons but miss playoffs when Packers win
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,01/07/24-3:35PM , 82 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints' offense produced when they had to — and when they didn't.
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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum in the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Kamara out, Miller back for Saints vs. Falcons; Atlanta rules out Heinicke
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sun,01/07/24-10:59AM , 77 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for New Orleans' regular-season finale on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Charles scores 22 as Louisiana defeats Coastal Carolina 85-77
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,01/06/24-10:11PM , 119 Reads
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Joe Charles scored 22 points as Louisiana beat Coastal Carolina 85-77 on Saturday night.
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Wright leads LSU to 68-53 victory over Texas A&M in SEC opener
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,01/06/24-10:03PM , 114 Reads
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Wright finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds to power LSU to a 68-53 victory over Texas A&M in a Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday night.

Wright made 7 of 16 shots with two 3-pointers and 4 of 6 free throws for the Tigers (9-5). Jalen Cook sank two 3-pointers and scored 13.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 85°F
Min Temp: 77°F
Feels Like: 86°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 85%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 41%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 6:09 AM
Moon Set: 9:13 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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