RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Applications for Community Leadership Academy Open * The Russellville Regional Leadership Academy (RRLA), a program of the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for Class 41 through Wednesday, Sept. 9. Tuition is $750. Partial scholarships are available. Applications are available at www.russellvillechamber.com/russellville-regional-leadership-academy. "RRLA seeks indivi  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * AR-NETWORK Funds Externships for ATU Faculty * Fifteen Arkansas Tech University faculty members have been placed in externships by the ATU Center for Community Engagement and Academic Outreach as part of a new initiative designed to strengthen ties between the institution and the community. "Unlike a student internship, a faculty externship places faculty members within an industry, non-profit, gove  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Tech Publishes Map for Move-In Day 2026 * Arkansas Tech University Parent and Family Relations has provided a move-in day map and additional information to help students and their families navigate the ATU campus in Russellville on move-in day 2026. Shown above, the map includes identifiers for key stops during the move-in process on Sunday, Aug. 16. In addition to the map, ATU Parent and   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Hono  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises Inc.: * * * InnovAsian Announces Groundbreaking of 180,000-Square-Foot Food Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas New State-of-the-Art Frozen Food Manufacturing Facility Will Create Approximately 200 New Jobs to Boost Local Economy - JONESBORO, Ark. - InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Nichirei Foods Inc., officially broke gro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Wyden, Warnock, and Senate Democrats Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid * Full Senate Democratic Caucus Calls for Withdrawal of CMS Rule Imposing Strict Requirements on Americans Trying to Get and Keep Medicaid Coverage Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Nursing Honor Society Names 2026-27 Officers * Six individuals are serving as officers for the Omega Iota chapter of Sigma, the international honor society for nurses, during the 2026-27 academic year. The officers for the honor society's Arkansas Tech University chapter are Dr. Cheryl Monfee, president; Dr. Brittany Burris, president-elect; Dr. Jaye Henderson, secretary; Dr. Karmen Goodner, treasur  more

BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 10 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * Rice Family Gift Endows Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship * Surrounded by family, friends, students, colleagues and members of the agricultural community, Arkansas State University-Beebe celebrated a gift from the Rice family to endow the Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship, ensuring Chuck Wisdom's passion for agriculture and student success will continue to impact gen  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

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State remembers Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, architect of agribusiness programs * Londhe's 40 years of service included building academic programs and expanding the university's international reach. He died Wednesday at age 87. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University is remembering Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, a longtime educator, researcher and academic leader whose four decades of servi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: We write  more

BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * Stallion Transportation Presents Gift in Support of ASU-Beebe Performing Arts Series * Arkansas State University-Beebe recently accepted a generous contribution from the Stallion Transportation Group in support of the college's 2026-2027 Performing Arts Series. During a special check presentation, Butch Rice, owner and CEO of Stallion Transportation Group, was joined by his sons, Colt Rice and Garla  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

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Golden Lions to Face Morehouse in Natural State Football Kickoff Classic Aug. 29 * Golden Lion fans, get ready to ROAR! The countdown is on! The Natural State Football Kickoff Classic is coming to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Saturday, August 29, as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions battle the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers! KICKOFF IS SET FOR 6:0  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

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $1.1 million Virginia Turfgrass Foundation endowment expands graduate education and research Established through decades of partnership and philanthropy, the endowment creates lasting opportunities for graduate students while supporting industry-focused turfgrass research. By Tyler Bauguess A $1.1 million endowment established by the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is creating lasting opportunities for graduate s  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS WORLDWIDE Vincennes University proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Military Education Program (MEP), which has provided flexible education to service members and their families around the globe for four decades. Launched in 1986, the program responds to the unique needs of military learners, supporting over 225,000 stu  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Commit $500,000 to Spokane Wildfire Relief Grants and in-kind support meeting immediate needs for impacted families and communities - As communities face the impacts of the Spokane Complex Fires, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $500,000 in grants and in-kind support to help meet immediate needs across the region. Since the fires began, Walmart teams have been worki  more