JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * 83 doctors-in-training at the UQ-Ochsner MD program receive white coats * New Orleans - The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Saturday, Jan. 10 at its 16 th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * A Legacy of Innovation: Dr. Commander's 40-Year impact at NSWC Panama City Division * PANAMA CITY, Fla. - For four decades, Dr. Kerry Commander has been a pivotal figure at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), navigating the ever-evolving currents of naval technology and strategic defense. From his arrival in September 1985 as a research physicist to his current role as chief   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Applauds the Passage of the Educational Freedom Program Act Out of the House Education Committee * Jan 14, 2026 by AFP Jackson, Mississippi - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauds the House Education Committee for passing the Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 out of Committee. The legislation will expand school choice for families i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Delivers Speech on the Ukraine Peace Proces * "Putin should not achieve through negotiation what he has not managed to achieve on the battlefield," Chairman Wicker asserts Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today delivered a speech on the Ukraine peace process from the floor of the U.S. Senate. In  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 14 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Historical Society board reconnects with ancestral Homeland * Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) board members traveled to the historic Chickasaw Homeland in October 2025, embarking on a journey that blended historical learning, cultural reflection and personal connection to the lands their ancestors once called home. The multiday experience inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth President McIntosh Statement on Mississippi's Education Freedom Act Passing Ed Committee Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement after Mississippi HB 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act, passed the House Education Committee Wednesday morning: "Mississippi has become a national leader in education, and soon every student across the sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Advocates Fort Pillow National Battlefield Study * Review would determine the Civil War battlefield's suitability as a unit of the National Park system WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today addressed the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, urging it to pass his Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act, a measure calling for a determination of the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 14-20 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top-4 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) * Sunday's ESPN2 slate showcases two top matchups with No. 9 Louisville at NC State (Jan. 18, 1 p.m.) and No. 6 LSU at No. 13  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Introduces Legislation to Honor Fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone * Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) today introduced legislation to redesignate the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office, honoring the life and legacy of George County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone, who was killed in the line of duty. On January 4,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA * Senators Move to Extend USDA Support for Middle Mile Broadband Projects for Another Five Years WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is instrume  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Club for Growth Launches MS School Freedom Campaign Club for Growth has released a new ad in Mississippi urging constituents to contact their representatives and voice their support for HB 2 - the Mississippi Education Freedom Act. The ad launched on Sunday on political shows across the state, and will run Fox News throughout the week. Daily Wire's Leif Le Mahieu   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch Statement on Supreme Court Victory Affirming Broad Candidate Standing to Bring Election Court Challenges Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton responded today to the Supreme Court of the United States 7-2 decision in favor of granting standing in a historic case filed on behalf of Congressman Mike Bost and two presidential electors, who were before the court to vindicate their standing  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University's Jerry Mack named Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year * HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2026 -Kennesaw State University's Jerry Mack has been named as the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. This award celebrates the achievements of an individual who has not had any previous head co  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings * Fifteen Defense Health Agency facilities earned top marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for how well they prepare patients to leave the hospital, according to an analysis by Becker's Hospital Review. The report identified 15 military hospitals and clinics that received a five-star rating for "Care   more

AMES, Iowa, Jan. 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Renewable materials build low-cost batteries to store wind energy * AMES, Iowa - Steve W. Martin, who has studied better materials for better batteries for four decades at Iowa State University, lists the cheap raw materials campus researchers are considering for one of their latest battery projects: * Sodium. ("Sodium is 1,000 times cheaper than lithium," he said. "And it's everywhere.") * Waste glas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Task Force Co-Chairs Call for Senate Action to Combat Rising Antisemitic Violence * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling on the Senate to take sw  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Jan. 15 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Sound Science: Ole Miss, USM Use Acoustics to Monitor Coastal Threats Students, researchers, industry unite to create acoustics surveillance systems * When a motorboat cuts across the ocean or a helicopter buzzes overhead, it leaves a sonic signature. Mississippi researchers recently teamed up to test sensors designed to detect and analyze those signals in real time, potentially offering a new way  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. View the St. Louis Fed's  more

IRVINE, California, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientists discover how fast the world's deltas are sinking The work reveals which human-driven activities are the main drivers * The sinking is placing more than 236 million people at increased flooding risk in the near future. * The findings could help communities residing in deltas better prioritize immediate local interventions alongside climate adaptatio  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 15 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Polymer Scientist Professor Earns $60,000 Award for Sustainable Materials Research By David Tisdale Dr. Zhe Qiang, an associate professor in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi, has earned a $60,000 Scialog Fellowship award to develop more sustainable multilayer film materials. Qiang is partnering with a research group led by Dr. Jo  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA's Bruce Collie named to College Football Hall of Fame * Former University of Texas at Arlington offensive lineman Bruce Collie (1980-84) has been announced as a member of the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced during College Football Live Presented by Great Clips on ESPN2. "We are thrilled to anno  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise A new study published in Nature finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world's major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people. By Kelly Izlar A study published on Jan. 14 in Nature shows that many of the world's major river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, potentially affect  more