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News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors

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A Yes from God: Inaugural Our Risen Lord Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * A Yes from God: Inaugural Our Risen Lord Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories * In February 2025, Beeson received a major gift from an anonymous donorwhose generosity created the Our Risen Lord full-tuition scholarships. These scholarships, given to top Master of Divinity (MDiv) applicants, were first awarded to students beginning their studies in the fall 2025 semester. Beeson recently announc  more
Air University examines lessons from the Nagorno-Karabakh wars
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 28 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University examines lessons from the Nagorno-Karabakh wars * Understanding modern warfare requires more than studying battles. It requires examining the political decisions, military investments and alliances that shape conflicts long before combat begins. That was the focus of a recent Air Force Global College lecture at Air University, where Augustine Meaher IV, associate professor of security studies, exa  more
Air University: A Line on a Map, A Legacy Across a Hemisphere
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 28 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * A Line on a Map, A Legacy Across a Hemisphere Why does Brazil speak Portuguese while much of Latin America speaks Spanish? It seems like a simple question, but the answer reaches back more than 500 years to a diplomatic agreement that reshaped the Western Hemisphere. That question opened a recent Air University lecture where Matt Millard, an assistant professor of national security policy at Air University's Air  more
Ala. Commerce Dept.: Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama Success at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 29 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Governor Ivey highlights Alabama success at Farnborough International Airshow Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama's strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce's recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies. Alabama's presence  more
American Pharmacy Cooperative VP Reybold Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following written testimony by Greg Reybold, vice president of public policy at the American Pharmacy Cooperative Inc., Bessemer, Alabama, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program": * * * Dear Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written statement in advance of my upcoming oral testimony, and tha  more
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw  more
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Keep Biological Men Out of the Daughters of the American Revolution
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Keep Biological Men Out of the Daughters of the American Revolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.),Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, which would amend the Daughter  more
Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients * Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes alumni and friends whose professional achievements, leadership and service exemplify the values of the Cumberland community. The honorees will be recgonized at the law school's alumni reception on October 2nd. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are: Distinguis  more
Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board of Corrections William H. Whaley is a physician with Georgia Cancer Specialists, a subsidiary of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, where he has practiced hematolog  more
Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo  more
Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama Success at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 28 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama Success at Farnborough International Airshow * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama's strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce's recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies. Ala  more
Houchin Introduces Legislation to Expand Higher Education Access for Homeless and Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Introduces Legislation to Expand Higher Education Access for Homeless and Foster Youth * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN), Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth and help ensu  more
Institute for Justice: Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents CHICAGO--Today, a Chicago homeowner filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a warrantless raid of his property by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents last October. The lawsuit, filed by Leo Feler and his attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ), seeks to hold the federa  more
Jax State Singers Perform at Carnegie Hall
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 28 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Singers Perform at Carnegie Hall * By Brett Buckner When 19 singers from Jacksonville State University's A Cappella Choir and Civic Chorale recently gathered on the storied stage of Carnegie Hall, they brought with them the shared belief that music, when sung together, can bridge generations. The ensemble performed as part of MidAmerica Productions' 43rd anniversary concert season, jo  more
Jax State's Dr. Eliezer Yanson Returns to Carnegie Hall as Guest Conductor
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 28 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State's Dr. Eliezer Yanson Returns to Carnegie Hall as Guest Conductor * By Brett Buckner Standing beneath the iconic arches of Carnegie Hall, where generations of the world's greatest musicians have carved their place in history, Jacksonville State University's Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr. felt a familiar sense of awe. "The place is simply magical," said Dr. Yanson, professor of music and direc  more
Kamlager-Dove, Murray, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Murray, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barrier  more
Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 28 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce * Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME. Beginning  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu  more
Murray, Kamlager-Dove, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Kamlager-Dove, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), and Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers t  more
National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites. * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte  more
Renowned Surgeon Joins Griffith University as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
GOLD COAST, Australia, July 28 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Renowned surgeon joins Griffith as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Griffith University is proud to announce Dr Jason Fleming, a pioneer in robotic surgery, has joined the University as the inaugural Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and Director of a new Centre of Excellence. Dr Fleming's appointment is a joint role with Gold Coast Health, markin  more
Roden-Smith Pharmacy Owner Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following testimony by Micah Lansford, owner of Roden-Smith Pharmacy, Clovis, New Mexico, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the TRICARE Pharmacy Program managed by Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI). My name is Dr. Micah Lansford. I am a pharmac  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.  more
Samford Business Students Gain Global Perspective Through International Insurance Markets Course in London
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Business Students Gain Global Perspective Through International Insurance Markets Course in London * Students in Samford University's Brock School of Business' Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program recently returned from an immersive study abroad experience in London, where they explored the global insurance industry while gaining firsthand insight into British culture, business and gove  more
South Professor Leads Study on Indigenous Land Protection in the Amazon
MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Professor Leads Study on Indigenous Land Protection in the Amazon * Posted on July 28, 2026 Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira, here in the Javari Valley in the western Brazilian Amazon, is the lead author on a paper focusing on increasing threats to the area and its Indigenous inhabitants. The paper has been published by Nature Sustainability. A study led by Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira, assistant p  more
Space Dynamics Lab Innovates Layered Defense Against Unmanned Aircraft Systems
LOGAN, Utah, July 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab Innovates Layered Defense Against Unmanned Aircraft Systems * NORTH LOGAN, Utah -As unmanned aircraft systems become more capable and widely available, Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory is helping protect against this emerging threat by developing new technologies. Engineers at SDL are inventing systems that address multiple stages of the counter-UAS mission, from detection and t  more
Two Auburn professors selected for Grainger Foundation symposium
AUBURN, Alabama, July 28 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Two Auburn professors selected for Grainger Foundation symposium * Two Auburn University professors have been selected as participants in The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering (FOE) 2026 Symposium, a keystone annual event of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Vrishank Raghav, the Walt and Virginia Woltosz associate professor in Aerospace Engineering, and Brendan Higgins,  more
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Richard Blumenthal, Darline Graham, Jeanne Shaheen, Jim Risch, Roger Wicker, Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation, Host Meeting with President Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Richard Blumenthal, Darline Graham, Jeanne Shaheen, Jim Risch, Roger Wicker, Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation, Host Meeting with President Zelenskyy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign  more
Unchecked Gas Pipeline Permit Scheme Challenged in Federal Court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 28 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Unchecked gas pipeline permit scheme challenged in federal court Southern conservation groups call foul at fast-track construction permit, citing Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act violations - WASHINGTON - Today the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Alabama Rivers Alliance, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Healthy Gulf, Ogeechee Riverkeeper,   more
USGS Maps the Norphlet Formation as a Major Gulf Coast Oil and Gas Reservoir
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Background and Geologic Model for the 2024 U.S. Geological Survey Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Petroleum Resources in the Norphlet Formation, U.S. Gulf Coast' in 2026 as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5032, authored by John W. Counts. The report explains that the Norphlet Formation is an Upper Jurassic rock unit buried beneath the U.S. Gulf coastal plain and offshore Gulf of A  more
Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures Bisignano promised lawmakers he'd "keep every field office open"; in reality, effective office closures across the country making it harder for Americans to access help, benefits "Since slashing approximately 7,500 agency employees last year, the Trump administration has wreaked havoc at SSA - and Amer  more