| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Lifeguard shortage: Most New Orleans outdoor public pools will have to stay closed this summer, as the city suffers the same lifeguard shortage affecting others across the country. Matt Sledge has the details, including which facilities will be open to folks looking to cool off. Smart city saga: The legal back-and-forth continues between the Cantrell administration and the city council over the failed smart city contract, with a judge siding with the mayor's office — for the time being — in the fight over records. A thousand words: Famous paintings remain in the news locally, this time one depicting two men — one White, one Black — that recently sold for more than $700,000. Doug MacCash explains why some call it the state's “most intriguing” painting. Thanks for joining us this morning. Check for the latest news all day at nola.com CC | 