LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the State of Michigan, alongside other states and the federal government, has entered into a settlement agreement with Acadia Healthcare Company (Acadia) concerning allegations that their inpatient behavioral health facilities submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, primarily Medicare and Medicaid. Under the civil set  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Free Event Will Cover Essential Agricultural Topics * * * University of Tennessee Extension will once again host the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference on February 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dyer County Fairgrounds, located at 296 James H Rice Road in Dyersburg, Tennessee. This free event is open to the public, with registration beginning at   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 18 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Megan Simpson The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University is experiencing unprecedented enrollment growth, with graduate programs running double cohorts and the nationally recognized Grow Your Own Teacher Residency program anticipating its largest-ever class of more than 70 new apprentices. Graduate Programs The Department of Educational Specialties has seen remarkable growth   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Criminal Justice is partnering with the City of Chattanooga on the Chattanooga United to Reduce Violence (CURV) initiative, funded by a $1,999,187 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The CURV initiative, led by the city's Office of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention, aims to reduce g  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 17 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: ETSU's Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center (MCC) is hosting several programs celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in the week surrounding his birthday. The MCC kicked off celebrations with the MLK Legacy Program on Jan. 13, including remarks from MCC Director Dr. Kevin Brooks, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland, Pride Center Coordinator Bethanie Dye and other representatives from different campu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for the Stateline and Crossroads Logistics Package * * * ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of the Stateline and Crossroads Logistics Package, two Class A distribution centers totaling 589,598 square feet in the Memphis, Tennessee MSA. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, IDI Lo  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Gina Stafford Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory joined forces with EPB of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to demonstrate the first transmission of an entangled quantum signal using multiple wavelength channels and automatic polarization stabilization over a commercial network with no downtime. The successful t  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 17 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: LONDON, Jan. 16, 2025 - Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions launches a groundbreaking carbon neutral repairs initiative in the UK, setting a new benchmark for sustainability in insurance repairs. This strengthens Sedgwick's suite of award-winning sustainability solutions for clients  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following statement on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today issued a statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted the State's motion for a stay in Free Speech Coalition, Incorporated, et al. v. Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti: "We're glad that the unanimously-passed Protect Tennessee Minors Act remains in effect while this case proceeds," sai  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 17, 2025: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity." The following Tennesseans have been appointed: * Jeremy Bal  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Tennessee Legislature will address Education Freedom, Disaster Relief, and Illegal Immigration * * * Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the Governor will introduce a disaster relief legislative package addressing recovery needs   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * Tennessee Legislature will address Education Freedom, Disaster Relief, and Illegal Immigration * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation ahead of the convening of the Tennessee General Assembly on January 27. Gov. Lee and legislative leadership's priorities include passing the Education Freedom Act and addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as we  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of programming and service opportunities beginning Monday, Jan. 20. The events are organized by Tech's Office of Intercultural Affairs. "Dr. King's message and principles are as relevant and needed today as ever," said Charria Campbell, director of Intercultural Affairs. "We are fortunate to have many p  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University has announced its newest master's program for students who want to become leaders in the corporate learning and talent development field. The online Master of Arts in corporate learning and talent development is now accepting applicants for fall 2025. The program's curriculum is closely aligned with the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification from the   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 18 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * * Tennessee Valley Authority leads coalition applying for $800 million U.S. Department of Energy SMR program grant * Duke Energy to invest in activities to advance the standard design and licensing of the GE Vernova BWRX-300 * American Electric Power selects BWRX-300 technology for potential deployment at power plant site in Indiana * * * WILMINGTON, NC (January 17, 2025) - GE Ve  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Jan. 17 -- Union University issued the following news release: Jimmy Bledsoe of the International Mission Board will deliver the W.D. Powell Missions Lecture, entitled "Missions: The Good Warfare," at Union University Jan. 30. Bledsoe, along with his wife Diana, has served with the IMB in East Africa for 13 years. He remains a member of the Kenya Theological Education Team as a theological education specialist. He is currently serving on a special assignment as seminary lia  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * Funds to Support Paid Internship Program for Undergraduate Humanities Majors * * * The University of Memphis received a $4.9 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a paid internship program for undergraduate humanities and humanistic social sciences majors. The grant includes $3.9 million in current, expendable funds to support student internships over the next five years. It also  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension has launched an online certificate program for landscape professionals. The Certified Landscape Professional course is taught by Extension agents and specialists and is designed for anyone who manages ornamental landscapes or who wants to start a career in the industry. Course topics include site assessment, landscape planning, plant select  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 8 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Bethany Cothran The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School Psychology program is bringing a new kind of railroad to school districts across Tennessee with the Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL) System. Beginning later this year, the RAIL System will give rural school psychologists the chance to access assessments they need to properly diagnose students so they can pr  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Peyton Schultz The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with Student and Family Engagement and Mocs Dining, will host a commemorative brunch to celebrate the 12th UTC MLK Day celebration, "Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future." Panelists Dr. Michael Williams and Elijah Cameron will reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Mart  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt transplanted 36% more hearts in 2024 than 2023. In 2024, 10 of the lifesaving procedures were performed on pediatric patients. * * * The Vanderbilt Transplant Center had a banner year in 2024, setting a world record by performing 174 adult and pediatric heart transplants. The number of patients whose lives were saved by Vanderbilt's heart transplant team far surpasses any  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Geneva, Switzerland; Nashville, USA; January 17 2025: The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has selected Nashville, Tennessee, as the site of the 14th ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network Conference. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) will host the event, which will be held 14-17 September 2026. The American Nurses Association (the national nursing association fo  more