MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 23 (TNSPer) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Attorney Lindsay Ray has joined Baker Donelson as a member of the Firm's Government Enforcement and Investigations Group. Joining as of counsel in the Firm's Nashville office, Ms. Ray represents clients in litigation matters, with a focus on white collar defense, complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, labor and employment disputes, and governmental investigations. She represen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSPer) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Power & Motion announces Sara Jensen has been hired as the brand's Technical Editor to direct expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, mechatronic and smart technologies. "Sara joins us with more than a decade of experience covering the advancing fluid power industry. She specializes in onboard vehicle applications, which brings excellent balance to our existing competencies," says   more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Feb. 23 (TNSPer) -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: Leadership changes are coming for Freed-Hardeman University's intercollegiate athletic program. Long-time FHU Athletic Director Mike McCutchen has announced his intention to retire at the end of the current school year. Lion Baseball Coach Jonathan Estes has been named his successor, according to FHU President David R. Shannon. FHU will initiate the search for a new baseball coach at the conclusion o  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 23 (TNSPer) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022: Martin W. Lester, an immigration attorney, has joined Baker Donelson's Chattanooga office as of counsel. Mr. Lester represents businesses and individuals in immigration matters, including E-2 petitions to start or purchase businesses, L-1A petitions for foreign businesses opening new offices or transferring executives and managers to the U.S., H-1B and TN petitions for U.S. e  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson issued the following joint letter with 48 colleagues: To: Lina M. Khan, Chair, Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite CC-5610 (Annex B), Washington, DC 20580 Re: Impersonation ANPR; FTC File No. R207000 - Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses Dear Ms. Khan: The undersigned attorneys general, led by the attorneys general of Florida, Iowa, Mississipp  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSPer) -- Lee University issued the following news: By decision of Lee University's Board of Directors in their February meeting, four faculty members were awarded tenure. Those receiving tenure are Dr. Brenda Jones, School of Nursing; Dr. ChoEun Lee, School of Music; Catherine Mantooth, College of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Allison Pierce, School of Business. Jones joined Lee's School of Nursing faculty full time in 2016 and now teaches in the undergraduate and  more

MACON, Georgia, Feb. 25 (TNSAwa) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Kyle Sears Director of Media Relations Mercer University School of Engineering faculty member Dr. Natalia Cardelino received the American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section (ASEE-SE) Outstanding New Teacher Award for 2022. ASEE was founded in 1893 and remains the only organization that seeks to promote excellence in engineering education across the full spectrum of engineering fields. The   more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSAcc) -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: The Association of Theological Schools/Commission on Accrediting has reaffirmed the accreditation of Freed-Hardeman University's Graduate School of Theology for the next ten years, until March 31, 2032. FHU President David R. Shannon was notified by a letter from James Moore, ATS Director of Accreditation. The reaffirmation followed a November 2021 visit from a four-member ATS team. They had reviewed  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Feb. 23 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2022: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced a $1,740,869 investment that will boost economic development and improve the quality of life for West Tennessee communities and residents. The investment will be matched by $4.7 million and will attract an additional $12 million in leveraged private investment (LPI) into Tennessee. The five new investment projects will improve water  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 23 (TNSRes) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Spending his days examining maps and evaluating a wealth of data, Dr. Andrew Joyner compiles reports on everything from rainfall data to variations in temperature. From PBS to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the work of Joyner - the state of Tennessee's official climatologist - and his staff is increasingly appearing in influential publications across the United States.   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 25 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: An East Tennessee State University medical professor was awarded more than $49,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support planning of a Northeast Tennessee alliance to support veterans in recovery from substance use disorder. Dr. Anthony DeLucia, professor of research in the Quillen College of Medicine Department of Surgery, authored the ETSU grant titled "VetSASA: Veterans   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 24 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: This year marks Dr. Brian Noland's 10th anniversary as President of East Tennessee State University. In honor of that milestone, community leaders from across the region have come together to launch a new scholarship program. The program, named the Noland Family First-Generation Scholarship Endowment, aims to assist low-income students who are the first in their families to attend college. T  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 24 -- Hawaii Attorney General Holly T. Shikada issued the following news release: Hawaii Attorney General Holly T. Shikada, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, led by Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, has called on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. A comment letter from the attorneys general raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consumers and the  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 26 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, led by Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, has called on the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. A comment letter from the attorneys general raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consum  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Far-right U.S. Senator Martha Blackburn of Tennessee is headlining the Concord City / Merrimack County Republican Committees' annual fundraiser this month. Blackburn has voted against the Violence Against Women Act, against protections against LGTBQ+ discrimination, and has repeatedly touted Trump's Big Lie. In response, NHDP spokesperson Monica Venzke has released the following statemen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release: Another international nonstop route will soon be added to Nashville International Airport's(R) portfolio, as Air Canada announced today it will begin service from Music City to Montreal in June. The service will begin twice weekly on June 2 and grow to three times weekly on June 25. "Whether you're looking to visit Montreal for a hockey game or enjoy the city's rich history and culture, this  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 24 -- Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor issued the following news release: Attorney General John O'Connor, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, led by Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, has called on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. A comment letter from the attorneys general raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consumers and the cur  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania, is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general calling on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. "A problem clearly affecting every state and territory - which is the case with these types of scams-demands a national solution," sa  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2022: Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation's three major pharmaceutical distributors - Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen - and Johnson & Johnson. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants will start releasing funds to a national administrator on   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $950,000 to establish a new video game development studio in Nashville. As part of the company's expansion to Davidson County, Iron Galaxy will create 108 new tech jobs over the nex  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn released the details of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act (SB2396/HB2143) that would transition Tennessee's K-12 public schools to a student-based funding approach. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the TISA would invest an estimated $9 billion in education funding for th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSEco) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt University has been awarded two Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications. The first is for the School of Nursing building, which opened in 2019, and the second is for the 1101 19th Avenue South building, formerly Disciples of Christ building, for its renovation in 2020. The university now has 24 LEED-certified buildings as designated by the U.  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Feb. 24 (TNSBook) -- Union University issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2022: Union University will host its annual Scholar-in-Residence Lecture Series March 3 and March 8 with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson speaking on how reading secular and religious fictional literature contributes to personal sanctification. Focusing on her new book, "The Scandal of Holiness," Wilson will offer perspectives on the relationship between religion and literature. Sponsored by the H  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Peggy Reisser Great academic health care institutions are built on the availability of philanthropy to advance their mission through a sustained combination of support from grateful patients and grateful alumni, proud employees, and community leaders who are inspired by clinical excellence, innovative programs, and research. Peter Buckley, MD, our new chancellor of the Unive  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Jane Roberts With $377,000 from the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD), faculty and staff in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing are on the ground three days a week in six rural West Tennessee counties, offering education on the COVID vaccine to residents. "We will meet with various organizations within the community. We mi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 23 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Lee Ferguson A UTHSC research team has been awarded $3.2 million from the National Cancer Institute to test the use of health information technology in managing obesity among disadvantaged groups. Karen Johnson MD, MPH, Endowed Professor of Women's Health and chair of Preventive Medicine at UTHSC, is leading a clinical trial to determine whether an existing weight-loss inter  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 24 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Peggy Reisser Twenty days into his tenure as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Peter Buckley, MD, Tuesday gave his Inaugural Address, noting that UTHSC has many strengths, including impressive leadership at all levels, momentum in research, a strong statewide academic and clinical presence, and a supportive environment for its faculty,   more

TULLAHOMA, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Space Institute issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) is pleased to welcome Bishop Willie Lee Bonner Jr., Prelate, Tennessee Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Pastor and Founder of New Hope Church of God in Christ in Cowan, Tennessee, for an address as part of its 27th Annual African American History Celebration. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, beginnin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, led by Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, has called on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. A comment letter from the attorneys general raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consumers and   more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Feb. 22 (TNSOps) -- Volunteer State Community College issued the following news: One of the south's most "successful" slave traders lived in Sumner County. Isaac Franklin, his relatives, and business partners, grew a family operation into one of the largest slave trading networks in the United States. University of Alabama history professor Joshua Rothman wrote extensively about the Franklin family in his book "The Ledger and the Chain." Rothman will be speaking about his w  more