CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 1 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * 2026-27 Walton Series Lineup Announced * An autism advocate who is a renowned producer and animator as well as a cast member on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, the coach who inspired the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso, a renowned Arkansas-born playwright and filmmaker, the author and illustrator of a new book about Arkansas female musicians, and a Native American rapper and dancer highlight the 2026  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * AGS Class of 2026 Reflects on Four Life-Changing Weeks * One of the goals of Arkansas Governor's School is to bring bright young minds from across the Natural State together so they can compare notes and learn more about the varied and distinct regions that comprise their home state. Eli Hillman of Stuttgart lived out that goal during his four-week stay at Arkansas Tech University for the 47th Arkans  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy announces quarterly dividend payment to shareholders * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 13, 2026. Entergy has paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock continuously since 1988. About Enter  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 1 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Greenfield Farm Gift Celebrates a Family Legacy of Readers * OXFORD, Miss. - Oxford entrepreneur and University of Mississippi alumna Helen Graeber Overstreet has given $100,000 toward the development of the Greenfield Farm Writers Residency. This is a reader's gift, honoring a family legacy of readers through three generations of women. It honors Overstreet's mother, the late Helen Rebecca Philli  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 100 Native American indi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 24 Native American indiv  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 2 -- The Missouri State Board of Education issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Two Appointed to State Board -- Including First Active Classroom Teacher Michael McDonald, of Kansas City, and Vincent Schoemehl Jr., of St. Louis City were appointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri State Board of Education (State Board). McDonald, a current math teacher in the Park Hill School District, becomes the first active classroom teacher to serve   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting * Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA, RAISE US Announce $1 Million Partnership to Promote States' Efforts to Harness AI and the Future of Work * Govs. Moore and Cox join former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to discuss state-based leadership for AI job opportunities OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) and RAISE US - a non  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Public Health Leaders Urge HHS to Withdraw Medicaid Work Requirement Rule, Warning It Could Strip Coverage from Millions * Contact: gwmedia@gwu.edu, mediarelations@apha.org A coalition of leading public health organizations and health policy scholars has submitted public comments urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw i  more