| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
S&WB setback: The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board's ambitious plan to update the antiquated system that powers the pumps that keep the city from flooding has been dealt a significant blow. It appears the city won't be getting as much money from the state as it thought it would for its $300 million project. Ben Myers has the rundown on what that means. The cost of staying cool: The recent heat wave was unpleasant for many New Orleans residents, not just because of the temperatures, but for the problems it exposed with their homes' air-conditioning systems. Tony McAuley spoke with some local service professionals about the spike in calls from those experiencing problems, and what you can do to avoid them. Shuck 'em, don't chuck 'em: Louisiana loves its oysters, but most of the shells go straight to the landfill. A new tax credit hopes to get local restaurants to redirect them to a worthy purpose. Tristan Baurick has the details. Thank you for joining us for Morning Headlines. And here's where you can find the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 