WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Announces Newly Elected State Conference Presidents to Strengthen the Fight to Defend Democracy Across the Country * October 21, 2025 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON - The NAACP, the nation's largest, most influential social justice organization, proudly announces new state conference leaders to guide the Association's mission across the country. Congratulations t  more

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY Students Gain Real-World Experience in Human Trafficking Prevention through ALEA Partnership A unique partnership between Troy University and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is giving students hands-on experience in one of the most pressing areas of public safety: the fight against human trafficking. Through the Alabama Fusion Center's Human Trafficking Initiative, Troy University interns work directly   more

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY's Department of Art & Design Awarded $13,000 Grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts to Support Spring Arts Series The Alabama State Council on the Arts has awarded a $13,000 grant to Troy University's Department of Art & Design in support of its 2026 Spring Arts Series, a growing initiative that merges academic research, community development and creative practice to strengthen Alabama's cultural landscape.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Randy Jones, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the committee. It is a privilege to appear before you today, and I am deeply honored to have been nominated by President Trump to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Banking Subcommittee Hearing to Discuss Housing Solutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today chaired her first Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development hearing, titled, "Innovation in U.S. Housing: Solutions and Policies for America's Future." The witnesses included Dr. Lawrence "Lars" Powell, U  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tim Scott, John Kennedy Seek Modernization to Law Targeting Illicit Financial Activity * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), and several Republican colleagues in introducing the Streamlining Transaction Reporting and Ensuring Anti-Money Laundering Improvements for a New Era (  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Research and Tech Showcase Honors Faculty Innovation in Archaeology, Cyber Defense and Genetics The University of South Alabama's Office of Research and Economic Development hosted its fourth annual Research and Technology Showcase on Oct. 21 at the MacQueen Alumni Center, highlighting the work of four faculty members across a range of scientific disciplines. Honorees included Dr. Phillip  more