From NPR: Composer Marvin Hamlischhas died. He was 68.
From Kentucky: Two Western Kentucky towns vote today on alcohol sales. Franklin Circuit Court has set Aug. 30 for a hearing in the case between Medi-Shareand the Kentucky Department of Insurance. The agriculture commissioner has activated the state'shay hotline to help drought-plagued livestock farmers. Paducah's Planning Department takes applications for seven subsidized homes. Slamonella's on the rise. A long-term cancer study seeks volunteers.
From Tennessee: The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System places a principal on administrative leave pending outcome of his DUI investigation.
From Illinois: A federal appeals court has denied former Gov. George Ryan early release from prison. Current Gov. Pat Quinn has signed four fire safetybills.
