| By Chad Calder | Staff writer
A bloody year: The 104 people killed in the city so far has New Orleans on track for its bloodiest year since before Hurricane Katrina and could wipe out more than a decade of progress in lowering the murder rate.
One and done: After only a year as a studio analyst, Drew Brees is reportedly out at NBC, though word is that Brees himself preferred calling games to doing studio work. Find out why the network may have "soured" on the former Saints quarterback and what might be next.
Budget breakthrough: It was a busy day Sunday at the legislature in Baton Rouge, with progress made on funding a new bridge for the city, teacher pay raises and several other issues. Lawmakers say a $39 billion operating budget could be approved by Friday.
Later gator: Keith Spera has the tale of an alligator caught checking out the newly rechristened Allen Toussaint Boulevard in Lakeview on Saturday.
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