WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairman Gill, Ranking Member Simon, and distinguished Members of the Task Force:  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital welcomes urologist and urologic oncologist Olamide Omidele, MD * LAKE CHARLES, La. - CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital welcomes Olamide Omidele, MD, a urologist and urologic oncologist who specializes in minimally invasive and robot-assisted care for prostate, kidney and bladder conditions. His office is located on the second floor   more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Delta Sigma Theta Supports Student Success at Tuskegee with Major Professional Wardrobe Donation Crystal Drake Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated more than 1000 articles of professional clothing to Tuskegee University's Golden Tiger Community Closet, and a gift of $5000 in scholarship support, during the organization's 50th Southern Region Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mark A. Brown, president  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Appoints Renee McBride Porter Chancellor For The 10th Chancery Court District * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Renee McBride Porter of Columbia to the Office of Chancellor for the 10th Chancery Court District. This appointment fills a vacancy created on August 16, 2026, due to the retirement of the Honorable Chase Ford Morgan. "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-693) on the allegations relating to Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on Aug. 3, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. INTRODUCTION The Committee has reviewed allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of condu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-693) on the allegations relating to Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on Aug. 3, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) V. FINDINGS A. REPRESENTATIVE EDWARDS' CONDUCT IMPLICATES PROHIBITIONS RELATED TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT The Committee has long held "that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination" and that such behavior violates the House   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BACKS PUSH TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Implement Intergovernmental Support Agreements Between USCG & Host Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow the U.S. Coast Guard to enter into intergovernmental  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 11 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Research Replays Evolution to Test Nature's Predictability * OXFORD, Miss. - Researchers at the University of Mississippi are watching 1,000 generations of yeast and algae as they grow and change in real time to better understand how species evolve together. The goal of the study is to understand how often and why evolution takes the same path. Answering these questions may help scientists predic  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 11, 2026) - A trailblazing new program using rural pharmacies to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients, and saved mi  more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 12 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Clinicians Will Offer Free Psychological Services to St. Louis City Residents By Jay Veteto St. Louisans seeking affordable mental health care can take the first step by getting a free assessment at Saint Louis University's Psychological Services Center. Psychological assessments help determine cognitive, educational, emotional and behavioral difficulties for both children and adults and can result in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Healthcare Management to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Race, National Origin and Age Discrimination Lawsuit * Nashville provider of graduate medical education settles federal suit denying promotion for physician NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Healthcare Management, Inc. (THM), a provider of administrative, purchasing, technology and human resources services to health care communities,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Ezell for Mississippi's Fourth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Mike Ezell for Mississippi's Fourth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Participates in Field Days Across the Delta * HARRISBURG & STUTTGART, AR; WINNSBORO, LA; and SLEDGE, MS -USA Rice staff traveled across the Mississippi Delta last week to participate in industry meetings and field days that highlighted the research, promotion, and policy work underway to strengthen the U.S. rice industry. On Tuesday, the Horizon Ag Field Day was held in Harr  more