NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * A reliability message for New Orleans East customers * Dear valued customer, We know your neighborhood has recently had frequent power outages. We are sorry. You deserve better and we're going to do better. We are addressing these outage issues on multiple fronts, with an immediate plan and a longer-term plan. Both are underway and will lead to improved electric reliability for your   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Rachel U. Greszler, senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing American Freedom Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * My name is Rachel Greszler. I am a senior research f  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 13 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * American College of Cardiology recognizes Mississippi Baptist Medical Center for electrophysiology excellence * JACKSON, Miss., July 13, 2026- The American College of Cardiology has awarded Mississippi Baptist Medical Center the Electrophysiology Accreditation for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients. "Being recognized by the American Col  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19 * * WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars grant wishes * Wishes debut on SportsCenter July 19-23 Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-162): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAW 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, Includes Hyde-Smith Priorities  WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today heralded the enactment of the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congr  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the J  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 14 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials * Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipa  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, July 13 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Research Highlights Concussion Challenges for Athletes with ADHD * OXFORD, Miss. - New research from the University of Mississippi indicates that athletes with ADHD need even more scrutiny when head injuries are involved. Athletics trainers, coaches and doctors have focused a lot of attention on detecting concussions among athletes and ensuring they have time to heal after suffering one. Athlet  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Announces Urban Water Quality Projects in Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Riverside and West Burlington * The Department's investment of $644,925 in projects will leverage an additional $653,425 for a total investment of nearly $1.3 million in these four projects. DES MOINES, Iowa (July 13, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced four additio  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 13 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss ViDMO Earns Six Silver Telly Awards for Multimedia Productions "Gulf Blue Oyster Stout" tells the story of Chandeleur Island Brewing and its impact on the blue economy. - The University of Southern Mississippi's ViDMO multimedia production outreach earned six awards at the 47 th Annual Telly Awards, an international competition recognizing excellence in video and telev  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Dawn Royal, director and past-president of the United Council on Welfare Fraud, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * I. OPENING STATEMENT Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Visit Macon President and CEO Gary Wheat from a July 1, 2026, hearing on the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Designation Act (H.R. 9416): * * * Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members and distinguished Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of H.R. 9416, the redesignation of Ocmulgee Mounds as America's 64th National Park  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, July 13 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Wright's enthusiasm, passion for MC earns 'Doc' Quick Distinguished Staff Award * Michael Wright's fondest memory from two decades of serving Mississippi Christian University is watching Van "Doc" Quick hold court at the Southern Baptist Convention. "Just to be part of his aura was amazing," Wright said of the late longtime dean of men, director of admissions and vice president for alumni and  more