IRVINE, California, Aug. 18 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Ann and Charles Quilter to receive Extraordinarius Award for enduring impact on UC Irvine The university's highest alumni honor recognizes their five decades of leadership, engagement and support for campus mission - For more than five decades, Ann and Charles Quilter have remained deeply engaged with UC Irvine, helping advance the university's mission through leadership, servi  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Built for Generations: Toyota Corolla Celebrates 60 Years with 2027 Special Edition * * New 60th Anniversary Special Edition Limited to 2,500 Units in the U.S. * Special Edition is Based on the Efficient and Sporty SE Hybrid Grade * Features Exclusive 18-Inch Machined, Black-Finished Alloy Wheels and Custom Badging * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, Excluding Dealer Pro  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers awards $6.3 million contract for Pool 9 restoration habitat project * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $6.3 million contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting (doing business as Newt Marine Service) of East Dubuque, Illinois, Aug. 12, for the construction of the Reno Bottoms Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhanc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA South cheers Rocket City diamond experience * MADISON, Ala. - Defense Contract Management Agency South personnel recently traded their cubicles for stadium seats for an unforgettable team-building event at a local minor league baseball stadium July 24. The outing brought together members of DCMA South with key mission partners from across the agency and their families. Team members from the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of Farmers & Merchants Bank OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President Re: Comments of Farmers & Merchants Bank Regarding  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 18 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ford Center Sets the Stage for a New Season of Entertainment * OXFORD, Miss. - The Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts is raising its curtain on a new season at the University of Mississippi. This season has something for all ages and interests, said Kate Meacham, Ford Center marketing director. "Seeing performances live gives audiences a fundamentally different experience than watching o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Happy Birthday, Amtrak Mardi Gras Service * #150,000 customer trips in the first year NEW ORLEANS - Desire for travel on Amtrak Mardi Gras Service trains remains strong across Coastal Mississippi between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., as the locally-sponsored twice-daily service celebrates its first anniversary today. Ridership since the service began on Aug. 18, 2025, will reach 150,000 this   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Comments Regarding Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President Re: Comments of The Jefferson Bank Regarding OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Mississippi Guest Wins More Than $113,000 Jackpot at IP Biloxi * BILOXI, Miss. - A lucky guest from Philadelphia, Mississippi, struck it big at IP Casino Resort Spa on the evening of August 14, taking home an exciting jackpot worth $113,772.20. Around 11:09 p.m., Willie had been playing Lightning Cash High Stakes(tm) by Aristo  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 18 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU hosting preview days for prospective Bulldogs this fall * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.-Prospective Bulldogs and their families can sample life at Mississippi State through a variety of recruiting events this fall. Beginning Aug. 25, prospective students can register for the university's annual Fall Preview Days, where high school seniors and other first-time college students learn  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * The Complete 2026 Guide to Halloween at Universal Destinations & Experiences * Drawing inspiration from the icons of modern and classic horror, find a terrifying new lineup of spine-chilling experiences that will haunt your dreams at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Beijing Resort and Universal Studios Singapore. August 17  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Science Behind the Fleet: Eleven Naval Research Lab Experts Earn Etter Awards * WASHINGTON - Eleven U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) engineers and scientists received the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 29, recognizing their exceptional contributions to naval science and technology. Imagine a U.S naval st  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has been providing the nation with ready, reliable, and resilient energy. USACE is the larg  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 18 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Smart materials could help future medical devices speak the body's language By Sara Elliott Simon Rondeau-Gagne is developing a new generation of smart, flexible polymer materials that could transform how technology interacts with the human body. In the not-so-distant future, those materials could contribute to medical breakthroughs ranging from wearable biosensors that detect disease earlier to implantabl  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A summer of service, from Mississippi to New York The Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship program provides financial support to Yale students who devote their summer break to serving their communities. By Lisa Prevost One student helped investigate criminal cases for the New Hampshire Public Defender office. Another visited greater New Haven residents struggling with chronic psychosis, part of a mental health   more