ADA, Oklahoma, March 31 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * 'Songs of the Chickasaws' premiere combines Chickasaw musician's two passions * Brandi Berry Benson forged two great passions, her music and her Chickasaw heritage, into a premiere of five new works she wrote and recently performed in Chicago with other First Americans. The works were performed under the title "Songs of the Chickasaws: Epic Tales Told Thro  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazine -  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Fights for States' Rights to Ensure Election Integrity * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a 25-state coalition in a brief before the United States Supreme Court defending Arizona's right to ensure election integrity in their election process. The coalition maintains that Arizona should be able to ensure that its voters are citizens as part of t  more

ALBANY, New York, March 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer   more

ITHACA, New York, March 31 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Summit creates foundation for campus, community connection By Grace DePaull, Division of Human Resources More than 300 Cornell employees and community members attended the seventh annual Inclusive Excellence Summit on March 24, gathering virtually from across the nation for a day of connection and reflection on the realities shaping campuses and communities today. Centered on the theme "Protecting What Matter  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Leads Push to Stop the Trump Administration from Using AI to Deny Medicare Treatments, Procedures * Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), Llyod Doggett (TX-35), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) led a letter along with 28 of their colleagues urging leadership of the House Appropriations  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Endarra 81 pushes OSU's turfgrass program into a new era * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu A name rooted in strength, endurance and the land now represents one of Oklahoma State University's most ambitious bermudagrass varieties to date. Endarra 81, heading into commercial production, combines exceptional drou  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 1 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Expanded Further in March The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the March Services Survey (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/services-survey/tenth-district-services-activity-expanded-furt  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Inside Out: Psychology professor publishes study challenging how we view shame * Shame is often seen as a harmful emotion -something people would be better off avoiding or overcoming. But new research suggests it might actually serve an important function. Oklahoma State University's Dr. Daniel Sznycer, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, collaborated with Dr. Yift  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, April 1 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern to Play Host to Workshop Highlighting Marshallese People, Culture Terry Mote, founder and president of the Oklahoma Micronesian Coalition, will be speaking about the history and challenges of the Marshallese people and culture on Friday, April 10, in the Joe J. Struckle Education Center, Room 109, on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva campus. This event is spon  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 31 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * New OMRF grant points toward treatments for brain injuries, diseases * With his first significant grant from the National Institutes of Health, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist will investigate how bone marrow forms inside the skull. His findings ultimately could lead to improved treatment options for brain injuries and diseases. The grant awarded to Hae Ryong Kwo  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 1 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Protecting Communities from Illicit Xylazine South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 40 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would classify Xylazine as a federally controlled substance and would help law enforcement stop the spread of   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * State, federal and education leaders convene to zone in on future of STEM in Oklahoma * Oklahoma is well-positioned for the future, with one of the fastest-growing populations in the country and burgeoning industries that position the state as a frontline for innovation and advancement. The state's ability to take full advantage of the future lies in preparing the next generation of Oklahoma's work  more

ADA, Oklahoma, March 31 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Steve Johnson to be recognized as 2026 ECU Distinguished Alumnus * ADA, Okla. - East Central University alumnus, Steve Johnson, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1986 graduate of Ardmore High School, Johnson earned his degree from ECU in 1991 on a full band scholarship, per  more

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Serve Up Banana Ball this Summer on truTV & HBO Max * After last year's first-ever Tour Championship, fans can once again go bananas for the sport's most entertaining show on the diamond. TNT Sports will showcase 15 Banana Ball games this summer on truTV and HBO Max, presented by Tropical Smoothie Cafe, beginning Friday, May 8 at Truist   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Two Illegal Aliens Arrested with More than 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine Two illegal aliens were arrested and charged with conspiring with a cartel to distribute more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine in the Northern District of Oklahoma. Perfecto Alejandro Lopez, 33, a Guatemalan national, and Christian Bernardo Zamora, 26, a Mexican n  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, March 31 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma to Host Annual Spring Triad * The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma will host its annual Spring Triad on Thursday, April 2 nd, and Friday, April 3 rd, 2026. This long-standing tradition combines academic competition, visual arts, and live music into a massive community celebration on the university's historic campus. The Spring T  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 1 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * West Virginia joins bipartisan letter urging Congress to pass Combating Xylazine Act West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general today in a letter to Congressional leadership urging passage of the Combating Xylazine Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would classify the illicit use of xy  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 31 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * When disaster strikes, DAV stands with veterans * Veterans understand what it means to endure forces beyond their control. During service, we train for worst-case scenarios, adapt under pressure and look out for one another when conditions are at their most unforgiving. But when hurricanes flatten neighborhoods, fires erase memories or floods destroy everything familiar, t  more