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News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors Newsletter for Wednesday February 11, 2026 ( 21 items )  

66ers Participate in Statewide Press Conference, Receive Grant from Centennial Commission
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * 66ers Participate in Statewide Press Conference, Receive Grant from Centennial Commission * In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday, Feb. 6, in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press co  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors That Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

Arkansas State University: Congressman Crawford Secures $2.1 Million to Expand Steel Research Capabilities
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * Congressman Crawford Secures $2.1 Million to Expand Steel Research Capabilities Federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., will support the acquisition of industry-grade testing equipment for Arkansas State's Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing (CAMSM), expanding its steel research and testing capabilities * Arkansas State University will expand its steel research a  more

Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

BEAD Final Proposal Approved
JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * BEAD Final Proposal Approved * JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high-speed internet. This approval marks the latest milestone for Mississippi under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The U.S. Department of Commerce'  more

Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Littlest Habeas
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * The littlest habeas From The Hill newspaper, "Trump administration seeks to expedite removal of 5-year-old Minnesota boy." [Cue the violins.] You remember this case, "The Trump administration is seeking to expedite the removal of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his fat  more

Entergy and partners pack more than 530,000 meals for vulnerable communities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy and partners pack more than 530,000 meals for vulnerable communities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day * NEW ORLEANS - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Entergy joined forces with Louisiana Blue, Healthy Blue, the Pack Shack, and Extra Table Feeds to assemble meals for vulnerable communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Inspired by Dr. King's lega  more

ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate  more

FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation * PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 -A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that while Americans are apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence, they overwhelmingly believe that legislators should protect freedom of speech when crafting AI legi  more

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

Judicial Watch Supreme Court Brief: Federal Law Forbids Counting Ballots Received after Election Day
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Supreme Court Brief: Federal Law Forbids Counting Ballots Received after Election Day * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced that it filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to affirm that federal law makes it illegal for states to count ballots that arrive after Election Day. The brief arises in the Supreme Court's review of a landmark Judicial Watch election integrity   more

Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training * ARLINGTON, VA. - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, is pleased to  more

Physicist's Legacy: Serving Over Four Decades
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A Physicist's Legacy: Serving Over Four Decades * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Associate Director of Research Dr. Gerald M. Borsuk, SES, retired in early January 2026 after more than four decades of distinguished federal service advancing the Navy's science and technology program. During a ceremony on Feb. 5, Borsuk's colleagues came together to honor his long legacy an  more

Powering literacy and lifelong learning
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Powering literacy and lifelong learning * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy is committed to strengthening the communities we serve by supporting education and access to opportunity. Our continued investment in the literacy program Prime Time underscores this commitment by expanding access to early learning, fostering critical thinking, and engaging families in lifelong learning. Over the past 14 y  more

Rep. Kelly Opening Remarks on Joint Seapower & Projection Forces And Readiness Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Rep. Kelly Opening Remarks on Joint Seapower & Projection Forces And Readiness Subcommittee Hearing U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces, delivered the following remarks at a joint Readiness and Seapower and Projection Forces subcommi  more

TechNet Appoints Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * TechNet Appoints Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South * Washington, D.C. -TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South. Based in Texa  more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery This milestone affirms the Trump administration's commitment to species conservation through its first bird delisting. * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud to announce the removal of the U.S. distinct population segment of wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.  more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Roger Wicker, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Ocean and Coastal Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Roger Wicker, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Ocean and Coastal Issues * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Ed Markey (D-Ore.) in introducing t  more

UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees From 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class By David Wise The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership with U  more