WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * America First: U.S. Leadership & National Security in International Conservation Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how wildlife trafficking and related environmental crimes threaten U.S. national, resource, and economic security. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America's Road Team Captains * Jan 21, 2026Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its new team of Captains to the 2026-2027 America's Road Team. These 20 individuals will serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry, traveling around the country to promote safe driving and highlight  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA's Claw Back of Environmental Grants * LINCOLN-Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia-led amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to rescind improperly awarded grants under   more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 21 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU MBA Program Sets Spring Enrollment Record * The Arkansas Tech University Master of Business Administration program is reporting the highest spring enrollment in its history. There are 74 students pursuing the credential through the ATU College of Business and Economic Development during spring 2026. That figure represents a 51 percent increase compared to spring 2025 and it marks the first time  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Boozman Unveils Updated Market Structure Legislation, Schedules Business Meeting U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released updated legislative text that builds on a previously released bipartisan discussion draft that would give the Commodity Futur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill: This Committee Has Been Laser-Focused On Addressing The High Cost Of Living, And Housing Is A Key Component Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding the Committee's annual hearing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa, Westerman Introduce Groundbreaking Legislation to Support Fresno State and Regional Public Universities Nationwide * WASHINGTON \- U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) have introduced the Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts (BUILD) Act (link is external), a bold bipartisan plan to channel billions in federal investment through regional public   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas prepared for winter weather, urges customers to stay informed and prepared * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - With freezing temperatures and the potential for ice, wind and rain expected to move through Southeast Texas beginning Friday, Entergy Texas has ramped up preparations to support safe and reliable service. While the exact impacts of a potential winter storm are difficult to p  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- Home BancShares Inc., Conway, Arkansas, has applied to the Federal Reserve System for approval to expand its operations through a merger with Mountain Commerce Bancorp Inc. If approved, the firm will indirectly acquire Mountain Commerce Bank. Both organizations targeted in this acquisition are based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The request is filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. These federal statutes govern the process for a company to a  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base By Dan Hawkins, Air Education and Training Command EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. - The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two yea  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins Coalition Challenging Biden-era EPA Misconduct Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in challenging potential Biden-era grant fraud and supporting the EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable grants. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Rogers, Arkansas, to Open February 18 * Rogers, Ark. (Jan 21, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 39,500-square-foot store, located at 1801 S. 46th St. in Rogers, Ark., on February 18, 2026. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The Rogers location's product assortment fe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * One Year of the EXPLORE Act, 250 Years of America Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act becoming law and America's 250th anniversary. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the fo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business announces 2026 MSIS Cloud of Honor inductees ahead of 5th annual celebration * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Department of Management Science and Information Systems is inducting four distinguished alumni into the MSIS Cloud of Honor. The department will honor Jamie Adam  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * State Shield Awards Arkansas Top Marks for Defending Against Foreign Adversary Influence * Names Governor Sanders Best Governor for National Security, recognizing her leadership in advancing first-in-the-nation protections against foreign adversary influence LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - State Shield has awarded Arkansas an A+ rating in its inaugural 2025 State Shield Scorecard, recogn  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Receives $3.5 Million from CDC to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lead a five-year statewide effort to improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening in the state. Arkansas ranks fifth nationally for overall c  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 24-state coalition supporting EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable Biden-era grants West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their "Greenhouse Gas Reduction  more