JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * 'Alice in Wonderland' enchants area students * A world of imagination and discovery came to life at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts as almost 1,200 students from across the region attended a special daytime performance of Alice in Wonderland, presented by the Barter Players on Monday, March 31, 2026. The production, made possible through the support of East Tennessee Insurance Agency, int  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * AI, quantum, cybersecurity, more on tap for MTSU's Tech Vision conference on April 10 By Jimmy W. Hart Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and more will be among the topics of focus at the 2026 Tech Vision hosted by the Business and Economic Research Center, Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Registration is open for this year's event,  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) concerning the agency's ongoing investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. The trade group, which represents a majority of U.S. cotton merchandising firms, expressed strong support for enforcement actions that uphold fair and competitive shipping options critical to the U.S. cotton industry. ACSA, headquarte  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Crackdown on "Tranq" as Xylazine Abuse Surges * AG Bonta again calls on U.S. Congress to classify the animal tranquilizer xylazine, commonly called "tranq" and frequently combined with illicit fentanyl, as a controlled substance OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 41 attorneys general, sent another let  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter from Bipartisan, 41-AG Coalition Asking Congress to Pass the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act * Griffin: 'Criminals and foreign adversaries are targeting Americans with this combination of drugs, and we need to do everything in our power to stop them' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leadin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Would Regulate Deadly Drug Xylazine * Attorney General Jeff Jackson today joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545/ H.R. 1266). The bipartisan bill would classify xylazine as a Schedule III substance under federal la  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine * Attorney General William Tong is co-leading 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 xylazin  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Against Illicit Xylazine * Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Building a Legal Career with a Vanderbilt LL.M. Degree * Vanderbilt's 2026 LL.M. Distinguished Speaker Series featured Roberto Cantu-Dessommes LLM'10, Leopoldo Sarria LLM'09, and Max Weber LLM'16. The speakers offered personal and candid reflections on building a legal career after earning their LL.M. degree at Vanderbilt. The discussion ranged from their experiences in international practice to distingui  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Agrees Trump Does Not Own the White House * Judge says Trump has no broad authority to make White House changes without Congressional approval MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) tonight released a statement after U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington ruled that construction of a White House ballroom must cease until President Trump receives Congressional approval  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Highlights Importance of Acknowledging Lynchings in a Public Comment to the National Park Service * Follows 2022 passage of his Evaluating Lynching Locations (ELL) Act MEMPHIS - In 2022, President Biden signed into law the Evaluating Lynching Locations (or ELL) for National Park Sites Act, named in part in memory of Ell Persons, lynched by a Memphis mob in 1917. The legislation   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Seeks to Make Elvis Presley Boulevard Repairs a State DOT Priority MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Will Reid urging him to prioritize the long overdue completion of repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard. In his letter, the Congressman noted that continued delays and uncertainty have dragged this project on for  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Kustoff Introduces Bipartisan Save Struggling Hospitals Act * WASHINGTON -Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan Save Struggling Hospitals Act, legislation to fix Medicare payment formulas that do not account for the cost pressures facing hospitals in rural and lower-wage areas. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Court Allows Ouster Suit Against Clerk to Proceed A lawsuit seeking to remove Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert from office will proceed even as her term is set to end in September. The Tennessee Supreme Court denied Halbert's appeal of a lower court decision allowing the ouster case to move forward and found that the county attorney has the authority  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Curtis Bowe Sworn in as Collegedale City Judge On March 24, Barry Steelman, senior judge of criminal court, swore in Curtis L. Bowe III as judge of the City of Collegedale. Chattanooga Bar Association (CBA) Board President Keith Grant presented Bowe with his robe. See photos from the CBA. Bowe will serve as city judge until the next election in 2030  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * DETAC Webinar on the ABLE Age Adjustment Act and Tools to Support Financial Empowerment * Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET Celebrate #ABLEtoSave, financial capability, and Autism Acceptance Month by joining the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center and our partners for an empowering webinar on financial independence for people wi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2025, by Azya Thornton: * * * Estate Planning & Probate Forum Sessions Now Available Sessions from the 2026 Estate Planning & Probate Forum are available now as a 1-Click package -- a comprehensive CLE bundle providing seven hours of programming, including six general hours and one dual hour. The sessions cover a range of timely topics, including probate litigation strategy, the g  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Katelyn Alexander earns high honor * Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has been named a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), one of the profession's highest honors recognizing exemplary achievements in pharmacy practice and outstanding service to the profession. The APhA   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Family Files Suit Over Shelby County Jail Death The family of an inmate who died at the Shelby County Jail in 2025 has filed a federal lawsuit alleging negligence and inadequate medical care, the Daily Memphian reports. Courtney Berry died March 30, 2025, after he was found unresponsive in a jail bathroom, more than a month after being booked for an all  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement Emmanuel Freeman For students at Tennessee State University, the finish line of graduation is increasingly serving as a career starting line. As the Class of 2026 prepares to cross the stage this May, the university's commitment to workforce readiness is yielding immediate dividends, with many students landing top-t  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following opening remarks from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "National Security Space Programs and Activities": * * * Good afternoon to our witnesses, and thank you for joining us today. Before us we have: Mr. Marc Berkowitz, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, Mr. Thomas Ainsworth, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- IMC Logistics, LLC, Collierville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission spotlighting persistent non-compliance issues related to ocean common carriers' chassis provisioning practices. The letter addresses concerns following the FMC's cease and desist order issued in 2024 intended to halt unlawful ocean carrier practices restricting motor carrier choice of chassis providers, particularly at facilities in Memphis, Chicago, and Los An  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Journalist Alleges ICE Arrest Was Retaliation for Reporting Nashville journalist Estefany Rodriguez has alleged in federal court that her recent arrest by federal immigration authorities was retaliation for her reporting on local enforcement activities, the Tennessee Lookout reports. Rodriguez was arrested March 4 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Gatlinburg Wildfire Suit A federal judge has dismissed most claims in a class action lawsuit involving families who lost loved ones in the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, narrowing the case against the National Park Service, Knox News reports. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer tossed claims that park officials failed to follow  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Madison County Lawyer Disbarred The Tennessee Supreme Court on April 1 permanently disbarred Madison County lawyer Marcus Allen Lipham from the practice of law and ordered him to pay restitution to seven former clients in the total amount of $26,500. The court took the action based on nine separate misconduct complaints. The court determined t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * Meals on Wheels America Expands Access to Medically Tailored Meals for Seniors with Renewed Support from the McKesson Foundation Meals on Wheels America has received renewed support from the McKesson Foundation for a third consecutive year, with a $250,000 grant to expand access to medically tailored meals for older adults living with chronic health conditions. This investment will address one of the most  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU secures $1.5M Department of Education grant to further fund student support services By Stephanie Wagner Staff at Middle Tennessee State University's Student Support Services spared no effort in procuring the $1.5 million "TRIO" federal education grant to ensure continued funding for the university's key student support services. "Securing this grant underscores both the strength of o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: March 2026 * Two new agricultural studies involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers made national headlines in March. The stories were among 50-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantl  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * New Study Led by SPHHS' Krystal Kittle Sheds Light on Health Disparities of Bi+ Dementia Caregivers * Krystal Kittle, assistant professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has led a new study that sheds light on the community of bi+ (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, queer) dementia caregivers.Published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Di  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 1 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry Speech and Debate Team Earns International and National Honors in March Competitions * NEWBERRY, S.C. -The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned international recognition and national honors during two major competitions in March, marking a milestone moment in the program's continued growth and success. During the weeks of March 6-13 and March 17-23, 11 students represented Newberry Col  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Sooner Shield protects vulnerable Oklahomans, recovers tax dollars Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) wrapped up investigations this week in 10 counties across Oklahoma, resulting in 10 arrests, two surrenders, 10 criminal cases and one civil action. More than $1.5 million in restitution and fines was i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 1, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Sen. Haile Announces Bid for Senate Speaker Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Sumner, confirmed he will run to become Tennessee's next speaker of the Senate and lieutenant governor, Gallatin News reports. Haile, a Gallatin native who has represented District 18 -- which includes Sumner and Trousdale counties -- since 2013, will seek the Republican nomination for sp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Settlement for workers impacted by Covid-19 at Blackstone's Servpro worksites * Workers have finally reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that a Servpro franchise and its contractors did not provide protective equipment or implement other safety measures during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, allegedly violating public health orders and eventually forcin  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Spring refresh: American Airlines announces fresh lounge menu updates to welcome travelers American Airlines is welcoming spring with exciting new flavors throughout its premium lounges, debuting refreshed menus that emphasize whole foods, seasonal produce and balanced, delicious meals. Seasonal menu updates in Flagship(R) and Admirals Club(R) lounges New spring dishes bring bright, cit  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy urging the agency to cease the adoption of a Direct Final Rule (DFR) that would rescind 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73. This regulation currently mandates that recipients of federal funding ensure that new construction and alterations are accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. Cohen's letter addresses the implications of DOE's Docket Number DOE-HQ-2025-0015, emphasiz  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 2 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * The University of Memphis Poised to Advance AI Education in Tennessee University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave presented at the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit in Nashville at the historic Country Music Hall of Fame. His presentation titled, "Tennessee's AI University: Advancing the Frontier of AI in Tennessee for Over 30 Years," delved into the University's history leading AI through education   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- After the AI Crash - A report from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee - March 2026 (48 pages) * * * The Vanderbilt University issued a report analyzing the potential consequences of a speculative "AI crash" scenario in which rapid overinvestment, technological limitations, and market corrections lead to a sharp contraction in the artificial intelligence sector. The report explores how such a downturn could affect economic structures, labor markets, and  more