BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: James Drake * As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America's founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. Capt. James Drake U.S. Army Chaplain, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Lead Pastor, Christchurch Miami Drake '03, MDiv '10, wears  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Experiential Learning Strengthens Law Student's Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform * L to R: Carl Green, Daniel Washington For Daniel Washington, the path to law school was never simply about earning another degree. It was about expanding his ability to serve others. A third-year student at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Washington is also pursuing a Master of Public Administratio  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates * Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 45 high-achieving graduates during the July 30 Medallion Celebration at the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall. The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university's most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change. The  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Welcomes Alabama Students Back for New School Year * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday released a video message welcoming Alabama students back to school and encouraging them to embrace the opportunities a new academic year brings. In her message, Governor Ivey also expressed her gratitude for Alabama's teachers, school leaders and parents, thanking them for the important r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Justice Department Partners with Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee The Proposed Settlement with Two of Western Tennessee's Largest Hot-Mix Asphalt Suppliers would Prevent Competitive Harm from APAC's Purchase of Standard Construction - The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates * Luther College is proud to announce its spring 2026 graduates. They were honored at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. At the ceremony, Gideon Armah-Amissah was awarded the Luther College Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal. That award is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the c  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * New Scholarship Honors a Lifetime of Artistry, Mentorship and Backstage Excellence * For more than four decades, Eric Olson helped audiences see worlds that did not exist until the curtain rose. A painted backdrop became a city street. A carefully placed light transformed a stage into a moonlit landscape. Costumes, scenery and technical artistry combined to tell stories that lingered long after the fi  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Nursing students gain global perspective through study abroad experience in Guatemala * By Brett Buckner Compassion doesn't require speaking the same language. A smile, a helping hand, and simple kindness - spoken or unspoken - can make a lasting impact. That's the lesson 10 Jacksonville State University nursing students carried home from a recent study abroad experience in Guatemala. Led by Ass  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Piano Performance Major Finds Inspiration at the New Orleans Piano Institute * The sounds of an international piano competition filled Loyola University's Roussel Performance Hall as Samford University senior Ian Markley sat with friends in the back row, listening intently and debating the merits of each performance. The competition was just one part of Markley's experience at the New Orleans Piano In  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 27, 2026 Frank Bisignano Commissioner Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 Dear Commissioner Bisignano: We write regarding reports that Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and resident stations in a handful of states are   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $58M in Major New Critical Mineral Deals at White House Roundtable * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is announcing $58M in three major new rare earths deals designed to fortify U.S. supply chains and revitalize the critical industries that Americans depend on every day. "Under President Trump's leadership, America is lea  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 8 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * USASMDC announces winners of 2026 Best Squad Competition FORT BLISS, Texas - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command has named the winners of its 2026 Best Squad Competition held at Fort Bliss, Texas, July 28-31. The 1st Space Brigade, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, won the title of USASMDC Best Squad after four days of grueling events that tested  more