VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Testing continues on lock improvements along upper Ohio River By Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist As navigation improvements continue along the upper Ohio River, a team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing physical models to test new designs of the lock systems to ensure they function as intended.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Eighteen Mississippi Counties Now Eligible for All Categories of FEMA Public Assistance ATLANTA - Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 18 Mississippi counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm. The newly eligible   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas offering free tax assistance for customers * Tax season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be costly or complicated. For nearly two decades, Entergy Texas has partnered with local organizations to provide free tax preparation services across Southeast Texas at a series of Super Tax Day events, helping families strengthen their financial footing and make the most   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Full List of FY 2026 Federal Funding for Kentucky Secured by Senator McConnell * SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEARLY $2.6 BILLION FOR KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE ($11.350 MILLION FOR KENTUCKY) * $10 million for the University of Kentucky's new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Building * $1.35 million for hospital infrastructure improvements at  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Judge Rules to Restore National Park Signage on Slavery at Independence National Historical Park * PHILADELPHIA -On Monday, February 16, a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore signage at Independence National Historical Park examining the legacy of slavery at the site. The signage was removed on January 21, and the city of Philadelphia quickly sued the federal governme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Hellbenders * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force the agency to set a binding date to enact federal protections for hellbender salamanders under the Endangered Species Act. The agency was required to finalize protections for Eastern hellbenders in December 202  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Begins Trial to Strike Down Racially Discriminatory Voting Maps in DeSoto County, Mississippi * Trial began today in Harris v. DeSoto County in federal court in the Northern District of Mississippi, where the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is challenging a racially discriminatory electoral map in DeSoto County. LDF, along with the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Grant from FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo * AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 17, 2026-Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of Juniper Creek, a new 110-unit family supportive housing development, made possible in part by   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Member's Milestone Book on Everyday Activists of The Civil Rights Movement Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Carrie Stetler Thirty years ago, Rutgers-Newark researcher Charles Payne wrote a book that redefined the history of the civil rights movement, shifting the focus from a handful of charismatic leaders to the ordinary people who risked their lives to do the day-to-day work of organizing. I've Got th  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 18 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Launches Fully Online Master's Degree in Business Analytics By: Bailey Harris Shoemake Organizations across all industries are relying more heavily on data to guide strategy and decision-making. In response to this growing demand, the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is launching a new online master's degree in   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert discusses the musical traditions showcased in 'Sinners' Ryan Cooglar's horror film "Sinners," a box office sensation in 2025, has received 16 Academy Award nominations, the most for any movie in cinema history. Cooglar's complex yet crowd-pleasing original creation has been celebrated not just for its suspense, but for its showcasing of 1930s-era Mississippi Delta blues. "'Sinners' provides an exceptional   more