PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent. The 2026   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 4 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community The Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect, and improve Alabama's health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach this goal, ADPH would like to hear from its residents! The 2026 Community Health Opinion Survey is part of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Afterschool Alliance Names 16 Afterschool Ambassadors for 2026 Each Will Work Locally and Statewide to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families * The Afterschool Alliance has selected 16 extraordinary leaders from around the country to serve as 2026 Afterschool Ambassadors. They are continuing to work with local afterschool programs while  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 3 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $598,000 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections to help prisoners overcome drug addictions that likely contributed to their incarceration. The funds will be used to operate Residential Substance Abuse Treatment programs at eight Alabama prison  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 4 (TNSrep) -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Alabama's hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections For the fourteenth year in a row, Alabama's Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) program has been committed to protecting patients from adverse healthcare events, while promoting safety, quality and value in Alabama's healthcare delivery. "We publish an annual   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Collins, Sen. Britt Release Fact Sheet on DHS Funding Lapse Shutdown reaches third week amid conflict with Iran * Amid conflict with Iran, Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has entered its third week and forced many front-line workers to report to work without any guarantee of when they will be paid. U.S. Senate App  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 2 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Commercial Music Student Earns Golden Ticket on American Idol * Samford University commercial music sophomore Alex Kanaday stepped into her American Idol audition hoping to simply share her story. She walked out with a golden ticket and unanimous approval from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. For Kanaday, the moment was transformative. "It's the biggest highlight in my musica  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Statement on Iran * Haleyville, Ala -Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after President Trump launched an attack early Saturday to target the Iranian regime. "To call the current Iranian regime brutal would be an understatement. For nearly 50 years, its leaders have called for 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel.' They are respon  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission * The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her -a tribute usually  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Oak Cliff to the nation's nuclear labs * For David Reynoso, the path to national security research didn't begin in a federal laboratory-it began in Oak Cliff. Now, The University of Texas at Arlington aerospace engineering doctoral student is headed to Washington, D.C., after being selected for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program. T  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 3 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Signs Law Opening Classroom Doors to Alabama Veterans * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new pathway for military veterans to serve Alabama students in the classroom. "Service is woven into the fabric of who we are as a state and as a nation, and by signing this bill into law, we are ensuring  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 4 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * The Honorable Andra Sparks, Tuskegee Alum, To Serve as Keynote Speaker at 2026 Founders Day Convocation Judge Andra Sparks '85, will join the celebration of founding principal Booker T. Washington, as the 108th Founders Day Convocation keynote speaker, March 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the University Chapel. The university will celebrate Founders Day with a weekend of events March 27-29. "Judge Sparks, whom I have  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release: * * * Jackson County REMC brings ultra-fast fiber to rural Indiana with Adtran * News summary: * Rural electric co-op needed a scalable, easy-to-manage network with transparent pricing, real-time insights and faster troubleshooting * Adtran's fiber access, Wi-Fi and cloud management technology supports expansion into underse  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of one party and the withdrawal of another entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to in  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 3, 2026 Kennesaw State University's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. The team, composed of students in the College of Architectur  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 2 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Mathews Named Dean of Samford University's School of Public Health * Samford University has named Suresh Mathews, PhD, dean of the School of Public Health, effective March 2, 2026. Mathews has served as interim dean since February 2025, providing steady leadership and advancing the school's academic, research and community priorities. A member of the Samford faculty since 2015, he has served as prof  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Recognizes Senator Katie Britt with Congressional Voice for Children Award * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 3, 2026)-National PTA is pleased to recognize Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) with its 2026 Congressional Voice for Children Award. The award honors outstanding leadership and commitment in Congress to making a difference for the education, health, sa  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * NEA's Read Across America Brings the Joy of Reading--and the Freedom to Read--to Students and Classrooms Nationwide Across the country, students and educators are celebrating reading today and every day, as our classrooms and communities participate in NEA's Read Across America, the association's flagship literacy program providing joyful, inclusive reading experiences for every  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Need to Build More Housing, Reduce Costs, and Create Opportunity for Every Pennsylvanian During Tour of Downtown Reading Last month, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth's first-ever Housing Action Plan -- delivering commonsense solutions to everyday problems and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has ac  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by William Kirk, inspector general of the Small Business Administration, from a Feb. 25, 2026, hearing entitled "From Fraud to Recovery: Restoring Integrity in Small Business Programs": * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. It is an honor to represent the Office of Inspector Gen  more

TROY, Alabama, March 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY engineering students network with local industries at career expo * Troy University Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) students had the opportunity to network and connect with local industry leaders at last week's Engineering Internship and Career Expo held in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. "The Engineering Internship and Career Expo helps create meaningful opportunities for our students to connect with  more

TROY, Alabama, March 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy mock trial team travels to New Orleans for regional tournament * Troy University's Mock Trial Team recently traveled to New Orleans to participate in a regional competition organized by the American Mock Trial Association. 20 Members of Troy University's Mock Trial Team had the opportunity to participate in a regional competition held by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) from Friday, February 27 to Sun  more

TROY, Alabama, March 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY students, professor collaborate on video project with musicians from around the world * Troy University students, along with Dr. Dave Camwell, Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies, and his musical partnership, Covert Ensemble, have collaborated with international professional musicians to create a modern reworking of the first movement of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor (also known as BWV 1052 (mv  more