KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd consecutive year  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd-consecutive   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 28 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A New Era for Neurology: Dr. Hae Won Shin Shapes a Brighter Future for Patients Across Tennessee * When Hae Won Shin, MD, was a child in South Korea, she spent months in a hospital bed recovering from a congenital heart defect. "When I was born, I had ASD, atrial septal defect," she says. "These days, there is a very simple procedure to fix that, but back then, it was not that  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Challenges Denial of Forensic Testing as Tennessee Moves to Execute a Potentially Innocent Man * MEMPHIS - The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Tennessee, and Quarles & Brady LLP, filed a lawsuit today challenging the st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Across the Globe, AFA Raises a Toast to the Doolittle Raiders and Today's Force * On Friday, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) commemorated the anniversary of the 1942 Doolittle Raid, honoring the courage of the Airmen who carried out the daring mission and the Airmen and Guardians who continue that legacy today. While the main ceremony -featuring  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive qu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Appellate Panel Rules National Guard Deployment to Memphis Is Legal * A three-judge panel of the Tennessee Court of Appeals today ruled that Gov. Bill Lee's October 2025 deployment of the National Guard to Memphis is legal, reversing a judgement from Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal. The Commercial Appeal reports that three questions were brought by  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Bloc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products * Coalition also requests meetings with each company to comprehensively address the unlawful sales OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general   more

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other Attorneys General and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors -including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Vis  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Wins Appeal on Key Legal Issue in National Guard Case * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office secured a major victory at the Tennessee Court of Appeals, which overturned a lower court's decision relating to the State's mobilization of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis. The case, Mayor Lee Harris et al. v. Governor Bill  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Graham Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement by Incentivizing States to Work with ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Linsdey Graham (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget, introduced the 287(g) Expansion Act to incentivize states and localities to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Bold by design: The all-new exterior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas * Redesigned exterior elevates Atlas with bolder proportions, refined surfacing, and a more premium presence * Striking lighting signatures and sculpted side graphics--along with available * R Line(R) design elements--sharpen the Atlas's visual identity The all-new 2027 Atlas arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall * The exteri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Comments Sought on Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Croom The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking comments on the reappointment of Jimmy Croom, bankruptcy judge for the Western District of Tennessee, to a 14-year term that would begin on March 20, 2027. Members of the bar and the public are invited to submit comments to be considered during the reappoin  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Blasts Baseless and Corrupt New Comey Indictment * Trump makes Justice Department a tool of political retribution WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, reviewed the rationale for a second baseless indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and made the following statement: "James Comey's photo of a colorful artistic expre  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Defends Access to Reproductive Health Services at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * Says recent blockade at Memphis Planned Parenthood "was about intimidation" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned the premise of a Republican-inspired hearing on efforts to eliminate FACE Act safeguards. In his remarks, Congressm  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief and the Pfizer Foundation Announce New Grantees in Fifth Year of Infectious Disease Program Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Innovation Awards in Community Health, supporting infectious disease prevention and management in underserved communities. Through $4.5 million in grants over two years, the program will support 16 U.S  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Provides More Than $67 Million to Support Survivors Through State-Led Crisis Counseling, Case Management Programs Across Nine States FEMA approved more than $67 million in funding to support state-managed Crisis Counseling Programs and Disaster Case Management Programs in nine states following federally declared disasters. These funds help individu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Former Juvenile Detention Director Sues Knox County * Richard Bean, the 85-year-old former superintendent of a Knox County juvenile detention center named for him, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $5 million from Knox County, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin. Bean alleges his constitutional rights were violated through forced resigna  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 9 * Blackberry and fruit tree care among the topics at 19th annual event SPRING HILL, Tenn. - Homegrown blackberries and blueberries pair perfectly for summertime in Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture would like to help bring them to your backyard. This year marks the 19th annual  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Mark Stapleton to the Circuit Court for the 3 rd Judicial District. "I am proud to announce the appointment of Mark Stapleton, and value the significant experience he brings to the bench," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate Mark's willingness to lead and am confident he will   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Gov. Lee Appoints Judge to 3rd Circuit Bench * Gov. Bill Lee has appointed lawyer Mark Stapleton of Rogersville to the 3rd Judicial District Circuit Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts announced today. Stapleton fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge William Phillips to the Court of Appeals, effective immediately. Stapleton currently serves  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Integrating pharmacists into kidney disease care team can provide better outcomes for patients * Calvin Meaney, who specializes in nephrology, recognizes the role pharmacists can serve in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki UB's Calvin Meaney co-authors commentary highlighting benefits of relying on pharmacists, espe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows * By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 28 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Martin Center announces The Temptations + The Four Tops * The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is proud to welcome two of the most iconic vocal groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, for an unforgettable night of timeless hits on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m., with a special presale for Friends of the Martin Cent  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * May 1 Star Party to spotlight AI energy demands through lens of E = mc² * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University Physics and Astronomy Department lecturer Irina Perevalova will shift focus from distant galaxies to a pressing issue closer to home at the final First Friday Star Party of the semester. Perevalova will discuss "AI vs. People: Battle for Energy" duri  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 28 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * May at ETSU: Music, film, graduation and more * Explore ETSU's May events: concerts, films, Broadway shows, Commencement, exhibits and more. As the spring semester comes to a close, East Tennessee State University's campus features a whirl of activity. From jazz and Broadway to Commencement celebrations and creative workshops, ETSU's May calendar is packed with energy, inspiration and co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe,  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on WGNS: New MFA degree, Honor Flight project, Cedar Glade wildflower festival [LISTEN] * Middle Tennessee State University representatives recently appeared on WGNS Radio to discuss a new Master of Fine Arts degree in film and TV, an experiential learning project led by media students, and an upcoming annual festival led by an MTSU center.  They appeared on the live "Action Line" p  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Stones River National Battlefield Hosts Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Historic Lytle Cemetery MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Stones River National Battlefield, in partnership with the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Historic Preservation and the Sons of the American Revolution (Stones River Chapter), recently completed a three-day cemetery preservation workshop a  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech students earn honors at first Model Arab League conference appearance * In their first-ever appearance at the Model Arab League conference, students from Tennessee Tech University earned multiple top honors while representing the nation of Kuwait. Model Arab League (MAL) is a diplomatic simulation in which students step into the role of delegates from Arab League member state  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ten-year anniversary: Ten defining discoveries and research collaborations in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences * In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, we are highlighting 10 incredible research achievements and research collaborations that have occurred since our inception in April 2016. Follow along as we share more 10-item  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Testimony of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, MomsRising Executive Director and CEO, at the Democratic Women's Caucus & Mamas' Caucus Hearing * Moms Pay the Price Hearing Thank you to the Democratic Women's Caucus and the Mamas' Caucus for holding this hearing, for your persistence, and for your  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three-Time Convicted Drug Dealer, 70, Sentenced in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy * WASHINGTON - Ronnie Rogers, 70, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 236 months in prison for his role as a key figure in a large-scale conspiracy that imported and distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances in th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * TSUAg MANRRS Student Group Makes History, Wins 2026 National Chapter of the Year Award By Charlie Morrison Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture (TSUAg) is celebrating a landmark achievement after its chapter of MANRRS was named the 2026 National Chapter of the Year. The honor was announced during the organization's 40th Annual Conference in Dallas, April 9-12. This recognition caps a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Brandon M. Williams, under secretary of Energy for nuclear security, and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, April 29 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release: * * * Unveiling Naia(TM) Lyte at Intertextile Shanghai Eastman introduced Naia(TM) Lyte, a new cellulose acetate filament yarn, at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics spring/summer exhibition in March 2026. This latest addition to the Eastman Naia(TM) portfolio represents an important milestone in performance for lightweight and premium fabrics. As global climate patterns shift and consumer demand  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor Bonnie David on Delaware Chancery, Judicial Philosophy, and Career Paths in Corporate Law * Last month, the Law & Business Program welcomed Vice Chancellor Bonnie David of the Delaware Court of Chancery for a lunchtime conversation on the court's distinctive role in American corporate law and the opportunities that chancery practice and clerkships can offer students. Speaking candidly abo  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 28 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents approves public-private partnership transaction for $350 million "Elevate WKU" student housing partnership * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Friday, April 24, to approve a public-private partnership (P3) transaction with Gilbane Development Company and its affiliates for the operation, management and improvement of the University's residential portfoli  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Working Together to Better Support At-Risk Students in Clark County * "I do not want my research to decorate bookshelves." That's what Ying Guo frequently says about her work. Instead, she hopes that what she accomplishes will have a real-world impact and contribute to safe, healthy, and happy lives for children and families. Guo is undertaking exactly that kind of research through a  more