WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 2025 Naval Research Laboratory Year in Review In 2025, scientists and engineers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) pushed the boundaries of what is possible, launching new instruments into space, advancing breakthrough technologies in the lab, and delivering capabilities that directly strengthen naval readiness and national security. From the sea floor to the far reaches of space, NRL's researc  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 25 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Anderson offers technology to advance local lung cancer care * MERIDIAN, Miss., Feb. 25, 2026 - Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center recently began offering two advanced technologies for lung cancer detection -Eon, artificial intelligence technology, and Ion, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technology. Eon uses AI technology to extract incidental nodule   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, ambassadors with the Project 21 black leadership network are responding to the President's remarks and policy initiatives. Michael Austin, Project 21 Ambassador and Economic Consultant: Tonight, Pre  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Cablelynx Accelerates SmartBiz Adoption, Boosting ARPU 35% * SAN JOSE, Calif.-February 25, 2026 -Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that WEHCO Video, Inc. opens in a new tab, doing business as " Cablelynx Broadband opens in a new tab," is securely connecting 7X more small businesses in their footprint with SmartBiz (tm). Purpose-built f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Seeks Greater Transparency from xAI on its Power Generation Impact on Public Health * Greater Memphis community, including Boxtown and Westwood, concerned about air pollution WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a staunch advocate of clean air and corporate transparency, today wrote to xAI following the release of an independent health impact analysis evaluating emission  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Thompson Statement on Donald Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement on Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight's State of the Union address was another circus performance. The American people needed honesty about the challenges we are facing. Instead, we got talking points. T  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers to host public meeting on Mississippi River dredging * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting on its dredging activities within Pools 3 and Upper Pool 4 of the Upper Mississippi River, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Red Wing Public Library, 225 E Ave., Red Wing, MN 5  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the re  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago As Leading Prosecutorial Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force CHICAGO -- Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced that the Department of Justice has selected the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago to be a lead prosecutoria  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Dr. Robert Cole Forges Legacy of Impact in East Arkansas Agriculture * For decades, Dr. Robert Cole has played a central role in strengthening small-scale farming and rural development across East Arkansas, leaving a lasting imprint on conservation, marketing and farmer education, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Prog  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, the President highlighted priorities that matter to families and workers across Mississippi -lowering taxes, rewarding hard work, and strengthening our nation's security. Eliminating taxes on tips a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe * Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs' reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act. "Today we celebrate this long-overdue recognition and honor generations of Lumbee leaders and families whose persistence made t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Report: MDE Fails to Report if Afterschool Programs are Working Millions in federal grant funds continue to flow from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to nonprofits and school districts to operate afterschool programs for children, even as MDE has failed to publish federally mandated evaluations for years according to a new analysis from  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State welcomes British Consul General to campus British Consul General to the Southeast U.S. Rachel Galloway visited Mississippi State today [Feb. 25] for a discussion with university President Mark E. Keenum on leadership and shared U.K.-American cultural and education connections, including the highly coveted Marshall Scholarship. Their meeting followed a day of tours and talks ac  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU announces new online industrial technology master's degree Mississippi State is introducing a new online industrial technology master's degree to equip students with industry-driven managerial and technological skills, positioning them for career advancement. Beginning this fall semester, MSU's new Master of Applied Science in Industrial Technology will prepare students for industrial manag  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Announces Community Project Funding Application Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced the process for applying to her office for Community Project Funding, formerly known as earmarks, for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). For a Community Project Funding request to be considered, eligible entities must submit an application 5:00 p.m. on Marc  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students preparing for spring break trip to explore, research national parks in western U.S. When Wyatt Hall first read about a course that fit perfectly with both his majors and offered a unique opportunity to explore and conduct research at a U.S. national park over spring break, he knew he could not let the moment pass him by. "I have to get in on that," recalled the sophomore geology and re  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Rev. Dr. Amos Brown Inspires Tabernacle Choir at the Start of Brazil Tour In a continuing testament to a deep friendship, the Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown -- pastor emeritus of the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco and close friend of the late President Russell M. Nelson -- traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week to attend four performances by The Tabernacle Choir and Orche  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Mississippi Teachers Bring Classroom Realities and a Roadmap for Student Success to the Capitol Teachers Say Sustaining Literacy Gains Across All Grades, Better Data, Stronger Career Pathways, and Smarter School Staffing Are Essential * Jackson, MS, February 2  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Three Members of Sporting Goods Industry Indicted for Bid-Rigging Scheme in Mississippi * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2026) - NSGA has learned that a federal grand jury indicted three members of the sporting goods industry on February 11 for a bid-rigging conspiracy involving the sale of sports equipment to public schools in Mississippi, according to a   more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Increased Risk of Sexual Violence for LGBTQ+ Youth Research points to need for inclusive, targeted prevention * Sexual violence remains a widespread problem for teens in the United States, but a new study shows some students are at greater risk than others. Almost 1 in 5 adolescents in the United States experience some form of dating violence or sexual assault, according to d  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Army Corps Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Examining the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and U.S. Army Co  more