In a parting gift to county governments, Tennessee lawmakers approved and sent to Gov. Phil Bredesen permissive legislation that allows county commissions to levy up to a $25 “litigation tax” on residents involved in criminal and civil court proceedings.
Harrison Ford will be on "Good Morning America" and "Live With Regis & Kelly." Other notables hitting the celebrity circuit today include Denise Richards, Eric McCormack, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, first lady Laura Bush, and the winner of "American Idol."
May 25: Songwriter Hal David is 87. Country singer Tom T. Hall is 72. Actor Ian McKellen ("Lord of the Rings") is 69. Actress Dixie Carter is 69. Country singer Jessi Colter is 65. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 65. Director-Muppetteer Frank Oz is 64. Actress Karen Valentine is 61. Singer Klaus Meine of Scorpions is 60. Actress Patti D'Arbanville ("New York Undercover") is 57. Actress Connie
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 25-31: May 25: Songwriter Hal David is 87. Country singer Tom T. Hall is 72. Actor Ian McKellen ("Lord of the Rings") is 69. Actress Dixie Carter is 69. Country singer Jessi Colter is 65. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 65. Director-Muppetteer Frank Oz is 64. Actress Karen Valentine is 61. Singer Klaus Meine of Scorpions is 60. Actress Patti D'Arbanville
Jill Paszkewicz went 2 for 4 and scored three times to help the Spartans (12-6, 7-2) clinch at least a share of the SWCL East title with a home win over Oxford (6-14, 3-7).
The host Chieftains (10-8) scored five runs in the sixth inning to clinch a berth in the postseason. Hannah Pirez had a three-run double in the sixth, while Stephanie Martinek (3 for 4) drove in the winning run. Erica Cordio and Caitlin McCarthy each had three hits for the sixth-ranked Blue Devils (15-3).