COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Eighteen Economic Development Organizations to Grow Community Opportunities with 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grants GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio is announcing the 2026 recipients of its Local Economic Advancement Program (LEAP) grants. The 18 selected organizations will receive more than $461,000 combined to plan their local economies' futures, prepare local industrial sites for new businesses   more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named * Three members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the campus community with a 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence. Dr. Soumia Amrine, associate professor of chemistry, is the 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence winner in the teaching category. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, professor of curriculum and instr  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Academic chairs appointed at Cameron University * Two Cameron University faculty members have been appointed as departmental chairs, while the responsibilities of a current departmental chair have been expanded to include another academic unit. Dr. Shaun Calix, Associate Professor of Psychology, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Mike Husak, Professor of Biology, has been nam  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He will succeed Darcy Reese, who will retire at the end of the year. Gurgol will report to Trevor Mihalik, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "I am thr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Announces Open Houses for Customer-Funded Substation and Transmission Line Project in Southern Ohio GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio will upgrade the power grid in Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to serve a data center campus planned for the site of the former gaseous diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio. The data center customer is paying for all transmission investments needed to   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSrep) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * CAIR Releases Analysis of Anti-Muslim Oklahoma Politics The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released a new analysis detailing a multi-front effort to push Oklahoma Muslims outside the circle of the state's protected civic and religious life -- through legislation, through zoning,   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Jackson Lahmeyer in OK-01 Race Club for Growth PAC has endorsed Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. Lahmeyer has been endorsed by President Trump, and he was the founder of Pastors for Trump. "As a pastor, Jackson Lahmeyer stood up to big-government bureaucrats by refusing to enforce lockdowns and mask mandates, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $135,000 in Funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma * DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $135,000 in funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides fe  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 7 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 17 BILLS INTO LAW * OKLAHOMA CITY (May 7, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed 17 bills into law. SIGNED: HB 1590: An Act relating to public finance; enacting the Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Linked Deposit Program Act; defining terms; requiring State Treasurer to disseminate information; authorizing administration of program; authorizing issuance of guidelines; req  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 7 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 20 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 8 * OKLAHOMA CITY (May 7, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed 20 bills into law while vetoing eight. SIGNED: SB 330: An Act relating to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority; defining terms; authorizing the Authority to conduct study on elk populations in this state; requiring a plan to be established by certain date; spec  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Welcomes U.S. Department of State Review of Mexican Consulates Across the U.S. Governor Kevin Stitt today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of State's review of Mexican consulates operating in the United States under President Donald Trump's America First foreign policy approach. "I welcome the Department of State's review of all Mexican Consulates, inclu  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Hiring event to highlight Electronic Systems Directorate civilian career opportunities * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Officials here are seeking candidates for a recruitment and hiring event focused on civilian positions supporting critical acquisition and mission execution efforts, including key roles within the Electronic Systems Directorate. The event will connect hiring off  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Governor Stitt Responds to Grand Jury Report, Stands with Victim * OKLAHOMA CITY (May 8, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing back on what he calls politically motivated attacks surrounding a grand jury report on the early release of an inmate. "My heart goes out to the victim, Micaela Borrego, and her family. This is a family whose lives are changed forever. She was severely injured.  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Law alumnus Philip Tinker helped shape landmark McGirt decision * When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, it confirmed that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's reservation remains intact. Philip Tinker, a graduate of The University of Tulsa's College of Law, played a role in that outcome. Tinker (J.D. '11) began working on the legal issues behind McGirt while still in law school. As   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Lee installed as inaugural Stickle professor * Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a nationally recognized WashU Medicine vitreoretinal surgeon and a leader in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to ophthalmology research and patient care, has been installed as the inaugural Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Lee, a physician-scientist, is head of WashU Medicine's Jo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: Rejecting Racism * No child should be denied medical care or the love of a caring family simply because of their skin color, but that kind of injustice is common under the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA-a federal law that actually provides Indian children with less protection than kids of other races. Now, the Goldwater Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take   more

ADA, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * McSwain Theatre announces May movies and live music event * The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout May, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday. Tickets for the movie showcase are $3 for general admission, $2 for seniors and $2 for children ages 12 and under. A $5 combo deal i  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 9 (TNSrpt) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Multi-County Grand Jury investigation reveals pitfalls with GPS surveillance program, favoritism in Polston case The Multi-County Grand Jury filed an investigation report today expressing concerns about the Department of Corrections' (DOC) Global Positioning System (GPS) surveillance program and how a high-profile case was handled. The investigation f  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 9 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Organized Crime Task Force raids two illegal marijuana grow operations in Prague Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Organized Crime Task Force raided two illegal marijuana grow operations Wednesday. Agents raided Benson Kush and Grand Growth, both in Prague. Authorities detained 36 suspects, and three illegal immigrants were taken into custody by U.S. Immigrat  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Team Tinker showcases mission to community leaders * Team Tinker had the opportunity to showcase its diverse and critical missions to members of Leadership Midwest City during a base tour April 9. The engagement was designed to strengthen community partnerships and provide local leaders with a deeper understanding of the vital national security work accomplished at Tinker A  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively. This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976. * * * Read stories from each of the G  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers To Turn Ideas into Impact in NSF I-Corps Program By: Amanda Siegfried For many university researchers, the path from laboratory discovery to real-world application can be daunting. To help researchers demystify that process, The University of Texas at Dallas recently joined the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) Hub: Southwest, a group of nine other univer  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas and Five Oklahoma Counties as Contiguous Disaster Designation This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans c  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with 6 Louisiana Parishes This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Two Kansas Counties and One Oklahoma County as Natural Disaster Areas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery   more