News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors
2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released: the U.S. Receives an "F" on New Parental Support Measures
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released: the U.S. Receives an "F" on New Parental Support Measures
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Today, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health released its 2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards. Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions like postpartum depression, and most do not receive the support and treatment they need. W
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CPKC Joins International Paper to Break Ground on New Rail-served Packaging Facility
CALGARY, Alberta, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada, U.S. and Mexico, issued the following news release:
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CPKC joins International Paper to break ground on new rail-served packaging facility
Last week, CPKC took part in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction of International Paper 's new 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility in Rankin County, Mississippi, a facility to be directly rail-se
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Dr. Eric Smith, Dean of the UAH Honors College, Aims to Inspire More Students to Seek Higher Goals
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Dr. Eric Smith, new dean of the UAH Honors College, aims to inspire more students to seek higher goals
Dr. Eric Smith believes in the transformative power of education. It's taken him from student in a small North Alabama high school all the way to full professor in the Department of English at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System.
Now, as the new dea
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Fry Named Director of International Student Recruitment
MACOMB, Illinois, May 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Fry Named Director of International Student Recruitment
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Western Illinois University is pleased to welcome Eric Fry as the new director of International Student Recruitment, effective June 1.
Fry brings significant expertise to the position, with experience in leading international enrollment management teams and expanding global engagement for his previous institutions. During his career, Fr
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW
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Cosponsors 'Mandatory E-Verify Act' to Hinder Illegal Immigrant Incentive, Hiring in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to introduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employe
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 4 New Mexico Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 4 New Mexico Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says New Mexico's congressional delegation has stood with AFGE to defend federal collective bargaining
KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vas
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MSU names Hernandez new chief human resources officer
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU names Hernandez new chief human resources officer
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A veteran human resources leader who has managed HR programs at the highest levels in shipping, healthcare and retail enterprises is being named Mississippi State's new chief human resources officer.
Jason I. Hernandez, who holds an Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University in Education, an MBA from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and a B.S. d
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New Report Positions Mississippi for Critical Minerals Growth
JACKSON, Mississippi, May 27 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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New Report Positions Mississippi for Critical Minerals Growth
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The Mississippi Development Authority today released a report, 2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit: Critical Minerals in the State, outlining a strategy to position Mississippi as a domestic producer of critical minerals. The report serves as the official record of the 2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit
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Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialists to its care team
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialists to its care team
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BATON ROUGE, La. - As part of its continued investment in specialty care access for the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new members of its care team who are now accepting new patients.
Marie Barker, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in cancer care at the Heredi
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Ochsner Health, with Johnson and Johnson and The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, to Host the 5th Annual Men's Health Event
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner Health, with Johnson and Johnson and The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, to Host the 5th Annual Men's Health Event
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NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health will host the 5 th annual Men's Health Event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters on 732 N. Broad St. on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year for this no cost event, which emphas
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
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* ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games
* ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State
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Rahm Emanuel Proposes Higher Ed Reforms in Dartmouth Talk
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Rahm Emanuel Proposes Higher Ed Reforms in Dartmouth Talk
The former Chicago mayor encourages students to pursue public service.
Written by Steve Hartsoe
Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, member of Congress, U.S. ambassador, and White House aide, announced a proposal to reform higher education during a talk on May 26 at Dartmouth.
The former chief of staff to President Barack Obama also said the United
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S.C. AG Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals.
The letter argues that current federal habeas review i
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
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The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline
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SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi File Lawsuit Challenging Mississippi's Safe Solicitation Act
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi File Lawsuit Challenging Mississippi's Safe Solicitation Act
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JACKSON, Miss. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) filed a class action complaint challenging Mississippi's Safe Solicitation Act, which criminalizes holding signs requesting charity on public streets and sidewalks without
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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Unlocking Secrets of Plasma Turbulence in Space
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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Unlocking Secrets of Plasma Turbulence in Space
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Senior Scientist for Intense Particle Beams & Plasma Processes, Gurudas Ganguli, Ph.D., pioneered and directed an experiment that has deepened our understanding about the evolution of electromagnetic turbulence in space.
NRL's Space Measurement of A Rocket-released Turbulence (SMART) sounding rocket exp
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock
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Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writ
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