Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi
After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research
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Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative - One of Only Four Sites Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined the U.S. Army in announcing that the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), in partnership with the Michigan Nationa
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Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects
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Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rewrite how the agency handles the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews.
Since it was signed into l
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Mississippi Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Mississippi Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Mississippi were 60,684, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 54,989, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission
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Chairman Wicker Applauds Passage of Russia Sanctions bill Championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Applauds Passage of Russia Sanctions bill Championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated the Senate passage of the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would help drain the coffers of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as he wages his unprovoked war against Ukraine.
"This sanctions
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Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred
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Down South Rice Harvest Progress Report
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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Down South Rice Harvest Progress Report
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CROWLEY, LA - Rice harvest in southwest Louisiana came ahead of time this year - starting as early as June in some fields. Harvest progress varies by location, but overall, the region is estimated to be 75-85 percent complete. Yields ranged from very good to disappointing, averaging slightly below historical levels overall. Blast disease has af
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Durbin Amendment To Help Rural Hospitals At Greatest Risk Of Closure Defeated By Republicans In Ag Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Amendment To Help Rural Hospitals At Greatest Risk Of Closure Defeated By Republicans In Ag Committee
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August 06, 2026
WASHINGTON - During today's consideration of the Farm Bill in the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) offered an amendment that would provide federal grants to rural hospitals at risk of closure. Rural hospitals are facing sever
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
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The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026.
Faculty members and researchers approved for pro
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Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership
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A new institutional partnership between Mississippi Christian University (MC) and the Clinton Public School District (CPSD) provides senior elementary education students at MC with a full year of classroom teaching experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher at CPSD.
MC President Blake Thompson and CPSD Superint
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Entergy Arkansas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships to Arkansas students
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Arkansas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships to Arkansas students
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The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As Arkansas experiences unprecedented economic growth and increasing demand for highly skilled workers, Entergy Arkansas is inve
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Entergy Texas helps customers beat the heat through fan donation campaign
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas helps customers beat the heat through fan donation campaign
Company donates more than 2,500 fans to help Southeast Texas families stay cool during the hottest months of the year
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas - As Southeast Texas continues to experience another summer of, Entergy Texas has donated more than 2,500 box fans to help vulnerable customers stay safe and cool during the h
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FHU to Host 2026 Annual Golf Scramble at Chickasaw Golf Course
HENDERSON, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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FHU to Host 2026 Annual Golf Scramble at Chickasaw Golf Course
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Aug. 7, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University is inviting golfers, alumni, friends and community supporters to tee off for the 2026 Annual Golf Scramble at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Golf Course. The four-person scramble is one of the FHU Golf Program's premier fundraising events. Team registration is $500 and in
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) announced the committee advanced 15 bills and 39 postal naming bills. The legislation and postal rena
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HYDE-SMITH JOINS 'TAKE CARE OF VETERANS ACT' TO IMPROVE VA SERVICES & BENEFITS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH JOINS 'TAKE CARE OF VETERANS ACT' TO IMPROVE VA SERVICES & BENEFITS
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Comprehensive Bicameral Measure Bundles Long-Sought VA Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for a comprehensive bicameral bill to improve and expand benefits for American veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
Hyde-Smith has cospon
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JoJo Dodd, MD, Appointed to the ABEM Resident Ambassador Panel
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news:
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JoJo Dodd, MD, Appointed to the ABEM Resident Ambassador Panel
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is pleased to announce the selection of JoJo Dodd, MD, to its Resident Ambassador Panel. ABEM is committed to resident engagement and contributions in Emergency Medicine, including through its Resident Ambassador Panel, where members provide perspective on ABEM activities, suc
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Lankford, Lee Introduce the Ballots by Election Day Act to Restore Confidence in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford, Lee Introduce the Ballots by Election Day Act to Restore Confidence in Federal Elections
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Ballots by Election Day Act to require that all absentee and mail-in ballots in federal elections be received by the time polls close on Election Day.
In Watson v. Republican National Committee, the US Supre
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MC's Mortar Board chapter receives three national awards
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC's Mortar Board chapter receives three national awards
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Mississippi Christian University is one of only three universities nationwide to receive the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award for Recruitment and Selection from the Mortar Board National College Honor Society. The award recognizes achievement in areas outside of programmatic accomplishments and highlights chapters that made great strid
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Mississippi Homeowner Receives $15K Grant for Storm-Resistant Roof from FHLB Dallas and Guaranty Bank
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Mississippi Homeowner Receives $15K Grant for Storm-Resistant Roof from FHLB Dallas and Guaranty Bank
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INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI, August 6, 2026-Demetrius Perryman, a disabled homeowner living on a fixed income, has a new FORTIFIED-designated roof to protect her family from severe weather. Funded with a $15,000 FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund
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Move-In Day, Freshman Convocation, Choctaw Fanfare welcome new students to MC campus
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Move-In Day, Freshman Convocation, Choctaw Fanfare welcome new students to MC campus
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Residence Life and Student Engagement staff, along with teams of faculty, staff and student volunteers from across Mississippi Christian University (MC), are preparing to welcome new students and their families to the Clinton campus during the annual Move-In Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Freshmen are sched
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MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohort
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohort
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Contact: Marianne Todd
MERIDIAN, Miss.-Healthcare in the Magnolia State gains 35 advanced professionals today [Aug. 6] with the graduation of Mississippi State's second Master of Science in Nursing cohort.
The MSN pinning and graduation ceremony at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus celebrated the culmination of the rigorous 12-mont
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NPB Board Member Lonnie Fortner Named 2026 Peanut Efficiency Award Winner
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Peanut Board issued the following news:
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NPB Board Member Lonnie Fortner Named 2026 Peanut Efficiency Award Winner
The National Peanut Board congratulates our member Lonnie Fortner on being named the 2026 Peanut Efficiency Award winner for the Delta region by Farm Press.
Presented annually, the Peanut Efficiency Awards recognize U.S. peanut producers who exemplify excellence in production efficiency, sustainability and inn
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Senate Ag Committee Marks Up Farm Bill, Second Vote Expected in September
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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Senate Ag Committee Marks Up Farm Bill, Second Vote Expected in September
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry met on Thursday to consider the Agricultural Act of 2026. While the committee failed to report the bill out of committee by a vote of 10-11, they may reconvene after the August recess if an agreement can be reached. The main disagreem
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The Long Way Around: How Dr. James Parrett Became UTRF Memphis's New Vice President
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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The Long Way Around: How Dr. James Parrett Became UTRF Memphis's New Vice President
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"My background is a little atypical of how people do things," says James Parrett, PharmD, JD, and it's hard to argue. Chemist, patent litigator, pharmacist, technology transfer manager: Dr. Parrett has worn all four hats on his way to a fifth. This July, he became vice president of the University
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USD University Libraries Receives Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD University Libraries Receives Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities
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The University of South Dakota University Libraries' Digital Humanities and Scholarly Editing division was recently awarded two grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
USD first received a sub-award on a $750,000 Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition grant to Mississippi State University
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UT Tyler Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Recognized with National Honors
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release:
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UT Tyler Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Recognized with National Honors
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Students from The University of Texas at Tyler's Beta Alpha Psi-Mu Kappa Chapter were recognized during the 2026 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting. The chapter also received "Gold" distinction for professional and service activities during the 2025-26 academic year.
At the meeting, students networked with national and internation
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Welcome Week activities help MC students acclimate to campus life
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Welcome Week activities help MC students acclimate to campus life
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Mississippi Christian University students rave about Welcome Week, the series of fun activities sponsored by the MC Office of Student Engagement that helps them transition back to campus life after the summer break. But for many students, once classes begin, the fun and excitement of Welcome Week fades away.
Carly Gadman has a
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What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 6 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer
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This season, Salve Regina University faculty and staff have been reading everything from bestselling fiction and sweeping biographies to philosophy, history and poetry, while their playlists bounce from Whitney Houston and James Taylor to Noah Kahan, reggae, indie rock and jazz-inspired road trip favorites.
#Dr. Kelli J. Armstro
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
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JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.
"The white coat
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White House: Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families
President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity.
That leadership is producing resu
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