News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors
'Walter Anderson Adventures' at MC brings Southern artist's legacy to life
CLINTON, Mississippi, June 30 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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'Walter Anderson Adventures' at MC brings Southern artist's legacy to life
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A new multimedia and immersive exhibition at Mississippi Christian University is bringing one of the 20th century's most enigmatic artists to life.
"Walter Anderson Adventures" centers on the life and art of the reclusive Gulf Coast artist, whose vibrant watercolors, monumental linoleum prints and intimate depictions
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AG Nessel Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Watson v. RNC
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Watson v. RNC
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Watson v. RNC.
"By finding Mississippi's law valid, the Supreme Court has affirmed the fundamental right of states to manage their own elections without influence from the federal
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An Urgent Call to NC Lawmakers to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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An Urgent Call to NC Lawmakers to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing
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RALEIGH, N.C. - June 30, 2026 - With days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing. The following statement can be attributed to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
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The American beach vacation is a beloved summer tradition. Across US beach towns, for example, searches by families for Airbnb stays this summer are up nearly 20 percent. 1 However, traveling to the coast is increasingly out of reach for many families with 79 percent of Americans saying
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Data - Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DATA: Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers
After Senate Republicans voted to continue Trump's war in Iran, which their candidates have been caught admitting is a "political liability," a new report found that inflation is at a "3-year high due to the war," causing middle-class Americans to spend "mo
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DNC: Breaking - SCOTUS Rejects Republicans' Assault on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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BREAKING: SCOTUS Rejects Republicans' Assault on Mail-In Voting
Today, the Supreme Court ruled against the RNC in Watson v. Republican National Committee, rejecting Republicans' latest attempt to disenfranchise eligible United States citizens. In this case, the RNC challenged a Mississippi state law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five days of the
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English and World Languages chair Melancon receives 2025-26 MC's Distinguished Faculty of the Year honor
CLINTON, Mississippi, June 30 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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English and World Languages chair Melancon receives 2025-26 MC's Distinguished Faculty of the Year honor
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Much of Kristi Melancon's approach to education involves helping students rethink the things they take for granted.
Professor and chair of the Department of English and World Languages at Mississippi Christian University, Melancon challenges them with seemingly basic questions. Who can b
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ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor
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The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement (TCNA) at the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Hitt has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Hitt serves as the executive director of the TCNA. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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Governor Polis Reminds Coloradans: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Does Not Change Colorado Ballot Deadline
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Reminds Coloradans: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Does Not Change Colorado Ballot Deadline
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DENVER -Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding a Mississippi law allowing certain ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they are received no more than five days after the election, Governor Jared Polis reminded Coloradans that the ruling does not change
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Governor Reeves Announces Mississippi Accepting Workforce Pell Applications
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 30 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Governor Reeves Announces Mississippi Accepting Workforce Pell Applications
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JACKSON, Miss. - Gov. Tate Reeves announced that the State Workforce Investment Board has approved a state policy framework to guide Mississippi's review and recommendation process for Workforce Pell Grant programs ahead of the program's July 1, 2026, implementation date.
The new federal Workforce Pell Grant
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Hilton Hotels That Embody Americana Through Place
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place
Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities
* Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline.
* Experience historic towns
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HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY LENDERS NOT TO DELAY IN APPLYING FOR FUNDING FOLLOWING OMB DELAYS
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY LENDERS NOT TO DELAY IN APPLYING FOR FUNDING FOLLOWING OMB DELAYS
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Hyde-Smith Led Senate Push for OMB Release of CDFI Application Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed hope that Community Development Financial Institutions ( CDFI ) banks in Mississippi will be able to successfully apply for federal grant and loan
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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS
Hyde-Smith Leads Letter Asking Ag. Sec. to Approve Section 32 Purchase of Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish Products
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the in
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Interior Dept. Seeks Public Comment on $19.5 Million Deepwater Horizon Restoration Plan for Mississippi
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior released a draft restoration plan proposing $19.5 million for Mississippi habitat and water quality projects after Deepwater Horizon.
The Interior Department is seeking public comment on a draft restoration plan that would invest about $19.5 million in projects to improve water quality and bird habitat in Mississippi as part of ongoing restoration efforts stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The Draft Restoration
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Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
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Contact: Camille Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State has named Professor Julie Jessop as director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1.
"It is an honor to serve as director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering," Jessop said. "This school has a proud history of preparing outst
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation That Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation that Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
The Proposed Settlements Will Ensure Competitive Prices for Consumers by Stopping Coordination to Inflate Egg Prices
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with 17 State Attorneys General, filed a civil lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Cal-Ma
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left
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Miss. Auditor's Office Arrests Former Prentiss City Clerk Accused of Embezzling $460,000
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 1 -- The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Auditor's Office Arrests Former Prentiss City Clerk Accused of Embezzling Over $460,000
Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Dana Jones, former Prentiss City Clerk, for allegedly embezzling public funds from the City of Prentiss during her time as City Clerk.
Jones allegedly pocketed $469,031 for her own p
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MSU, USM partner to offer Adapted Swim Camp for individuals with special needs
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU, USM partner to offer Adapted Swim Camp for individuals with special needs
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Contact: Bethany Shipp
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Department of Kinesiology is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to teach children and adults with special needs the foundations of swimming and water safety.
The MSU-USM Adapted Swim Camp takes place July 13-17 in Hattiesburg at the
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Northwestern Law Experts on Today's SCOTUS Decisions on the Limits of Presidential Power and Election Law
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 1 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Northwestern law experts on today's SCOTUS decisions on the limits of presidential power and election law
CHICAGO -- The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including clarification on the limits of presidential power and the validity of mail-in ballots when received after Election Day.
Northwestern law experts are available to media. If you'd like to arra
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Ochsner announces Decoded video series and podcast hosted by Robin Barnes
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner announces Decoded video series and podcast hosted by Robin Barnes
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NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health today announced Decoded, a video series and podcast that brings audiences inside the medical innovations and technology shaping care across the region. Hosted by award-winning music artist Robin Barnes, the show features Ochsner physicians and experts for in-depth conver
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
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The report provides an update on the ACLU's Seven States Safety Campaign and presents preliminary findings on police misconduct and transparency in jurisdictions abandoned by the Department of Justice
MOUNT VERNON - One year after the Trump a
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Q&A: Counting mail-in ballots after election day
RIVERSIDE, California, June 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Q&A: Counting mail-in ballots after election day
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When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 this week that states may continue counting mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive afterward, the decision resolved a dispute over the meaning of federal election law. It also renewed debate over a different question: How can election officials maintain public confidence w
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Scalise: Republicans Fighting for Working Families While Democrats Drift Toward Socialism
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Fighting for Working Families While Democrats Drift Toward Socialism
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) to highlight House Republicans' work to put more money back into the pockets of working families, strengthen America's nat
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Scalise: Republicans Fighting for Working Families While Democrats Drift Toward Socialism
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Fighting for Working Families While Democrats Drift Toward Socialism
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) to highlight House Republicans' work to put more money back into the pockets of working families, strengthen America's na
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Sen. Schiff Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting, Trump's Refusal to Sign Landmark Housing Bill
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting, Trump's Refusal to Sign Landmark Housing Bill
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Burbank, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling on mail-in voting, highlighting his commitment to seeking reforms of the Supreme Court including term limits and an enforceable code of conduct, and
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Southern Miss Expands Pathway for Future Military Nurses
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 1 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss Expands Pathway for Future Military Nurses
By: Morgan Smith
The University of Southern Mississippi is helping address the growing need for military nurses through a new partnership between the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Army and Air Force ROTC programs offered through the Department of Military Science and Department of Aerospace Studies within the
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Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026
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DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone's safety on Iowa waters.
Operation Dry Water, July 3-5, is a national awareness campaign to deter impaired boating, reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-re
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Supreme Court Cases: U-M Law Experts Available to Discuss
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Supreme Court cases: U-M law experts available to discuss
The U.S. Supreme Court's final decisions of the term are expected to influence everything from government authority to everyday life. As opinions are released and their implications unfold, University of Michigan Law School experts are available to help explain what the rulings mean, why they matter, and what comes next.
Little v. Hecox and West
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Supreme Court Upholds State Law on Mail-In Ballots
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Upholds State Law on Mail-In Ballots
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee, Action News 5 reports. In a 5-4 decision, the court upheld a Mississippi law allowing election officials to count mail-in ballots r
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University of Arkansas: Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
The U of A College of Engineering has named Robert "Bob" Beitle Jr. as interim head of the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, 2026, as Keisha Walters returns to the faculty after serving as department head since 2021.
Walters, the Ralph E. Martin Leadership Chair in Chemical Engineering, will continue
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University of Arkansas: English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
John Plavcan and Abigail Ross, two doctoral candidates with the Graduate Program in English, have received Dissertation Research Awards for 2026 from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
The grants, each for $8,000, are annually presented to Ph.D. students who have been nominated by their departments and selected by the college. P
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