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Good day Metairie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a key Saints injury reshapes Metairie's hometown training camp buzz.

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LS Wood Out with Calf Strain, but Saints Get Major Injury Boost Ahead of Week 2 (klfy.com) — Metairie football fans get a key update as the Saints, who train at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in town, report long snapper Zach Wood out indefinitely with a calf strain. However, Alvin Kamara is practicing fully, Cameron Jordan is trending upward, and overall New Orleans looks healthier than the Ravens heading into Sunday's Week 2 matchup.
   

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Ok Metairie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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