From NPR: A couple of thousand years before the Egyptians preserved some of their dead, a much simpler society made the first known mummies.The desert area where they lived was so dry, dead people turned into mummiesnaturally.
From Kentucky: Eastern Kentucky University's President says he'll retire. Paducah's City Commission supports ducks. There's a new history app. Commercial building incentives may soon be here for Paducah's Fountain Avenue Neighborhood.
From Illinois: Governor Pat Quinn signed five new agriculture lawsat the state fair. Congressional candidates debatetonight.
From Tennessee: Democrats ask state election officials about improper ballots in the recent primary.
