ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Applauds Introduction of Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 * Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen for introducing H.B. 2, the "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026," and voiced strong support for expanding education savings accounts (ESAs)   more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Software helps military planners predict mud season By Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist As anyone who has lived in rural northern New England can attest, mud season can make even the most mundane trip into town a grueling affair. But while muddy conditions may create a major inconvenience for drivers trying to commute to work or get their kids to hockey  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson condemns support for Hamas terrorists * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 25-state friend-of-the-court brief that seeks to hold organizations that materially support Hamas accountable. "On October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated a terrorist attack against Israel that became the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM announces March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in four eastern states * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for March 12, 2026, to offer eight oil and gas parcels totaling 506 acres in Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels July 2025 and held a p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Statement: Violence and Obstruction Are Not Protected Speech * Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement about the ongoing situation in Minneapolis: The incident in Minneapolis was entirely preventable. Unfortunately, the reckless and unlawful actions of Renee Good left U.S. ICE agents with no choice but to defend themselves and the officers supporting them. F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS EXPANDED FIRST RESPONDER BENEFITS AHEAD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY * Miss. Senator Cosponsored Bill Signed into Law to Expand Federal Benefits for Firefighters, Other First Responders WASHINGTON, D.C. - In advance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today called attention to legislation she cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cassidy Pens Op-Ed on Strengthening Louisiana's Coast, Supporting Fishermen, Offshore Workers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in Houma Today outlining his work in 2025 to improve life in South Louisiana by delivering billions of dollars for coastal mitigation projects and protecting Louisiana's shrimpers and fishermen against the dumping of cheap, foreig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEF  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES : I rise today, Mr.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Leader of Washington Highlands Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to More than 13 Years on Narcotics, Weapons Counts * WASHINGTON - Kahlil G. Felder, 41, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 157 months in prison for operating a fentanyl distribution network based in the Washington Highlands neighborhood in Southeast, announced U.S. Attor  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Jan. 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Swanson earns statewide humanities award for leadership, scholarship * Mississippi State Assistant Professor of English and African American Studies Kemeshia Randle Swanson is the university's 2026 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor celebrating her exceptional teaching, visionary scholarship and deep commitment to advancing the humanities across the Magnol  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Wisconsin Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Cut MS Diagnosis Delay and Expand Access to Care Wisconsin pilot is part of the National MS Society and Genentech partnership to address MS care gaps * The National Multiple Sclerosis Society together with the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ), is launching a new statewide effort aimed at reducing delays in multiple sclerosis (MS) diag  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Jan. 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Social media surge: MSU jumps more than 150 spots in Division 1 social media ranking * Mississippi State is celebrating a major leap in national visibility, jumping more than 150 spots to earn the No. 13 overall ranking for Division I schools in the country for social media engagement. Released in November, the 2025 Higher Education Social Media Engagement Report, from Quid and Rival IQ, ranks   more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Tech leader xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven * JACKSON, Miss. - xAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven. The project will represent a corporate investment exceeding $20 billion and will create hundreds of permanent jobs throughout DeSoto County. xAI has purchased and is retrofitting a building to hou  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 9 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Business Students Partner with IDS to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Young Adults with Disabilities By Rae McGregor Students in the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi recently completed a unique academic service-learning project by presenting branding recommendations for a new initiative spearheaded by the Institute for  more