LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C  more

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * CoastConnect Preps To See Rapid ROI With Calix Agent Workforce Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that southern Mississippi electric cooperative CoastConnectopens in a new tab is investing in Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud to accelerate the delivery of exceptional experiences across residential, business, and community markets. Working c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Applauds Bennett and Coker Judicial Nominations for Southern and Northern Districts of Texas * AUSTIN - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Richard Bennett to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division and Courtney Coker to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana recognized as finalists across multiple 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards categories * Entergy Louisiana has been recognized in three categories as Business Report's 10/12 Industry Report announced its 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards finalists, reflecting the company's leadership in resiliency, economic development and strategic planning. Entergy Louisiana is a finalist for La  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Roadless Rule Rollback Threatens Remaining Midwest Wildlands The Trump administration this week proposed a repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conversation Rule, threatening to strip protections from nearly 45 million acres of wildlands within our national forests, which would leave them vulnerable to logging, road construction, and other industrial activities. The administration, whic  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Appoints Craig Treadway Circuit Judge For The 21st Circuit Court District And Reopens Qualifying * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of the Honorable Craig Treadway of Olive Branch to the Office of Circuit Court Judge for the 21st Circuit Court District, Place 2. This appointment fills a vacancy created on August 1, 2026, due to the re  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Gulf Blue Navigator Named One of America's Best Incubators & Accelerators by TIME * Gulf Blue Navigator has been recognized by TIME and Statista as one of America's Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026, placing the Mississippi-based program among the nation's top-performing startup support organizations. The inaugural recognition identifies leading incubators and accelerators across   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety released the following written testimony by Carol O. Rogers, director of the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce": * * * I. Introduction and Qualifications Chairman Banks, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the o  more

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * Lisa Strong Chosen as Northwest's Sandy Grisham Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient At Northwest Mississippi Community College's Convocation on Aug. 10, Northwest's President, Dr. Michael J. Heindl announced the newest recipient of the Sandy Grisham Excellence in Teaching Award which was accepted by science instructor Lisa Strong, who received the award from Grisham herself.   more

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi Christian University selected for FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026 * FirstGen Forward, the premier center for first-generation student success, has admitted Mississippi Christian University (MC) as a new member of its FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026. MC was selected for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-gen  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 18 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU faculty member appointed to EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee * STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Whitney Crow is a new appointee to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, giving the state's agriculture sector a voice in national discussions about environmental policy and its impact on farmer  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Campus Takes Shape with Major Construction Projects * OXFORD, Miss. - With the hustle and bustle of a new academic year, visitors to the University of Mississippi will notice construction fences and ongoing projects all across campus. The university has 170 construction projects underway, valued at approximately $1.3 billion. "Every single one of these projects is advancing our mission,  more

POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release: * * * Pearl River Community College Announces Partnership with Gaggle ReachOut for 24/7 Mental Health Support * A student-first mindset has always been at the forefront of Pearl River Community College's mission. Pearl River is expanding its commitment to the well-being of the Wildcat Family through a new partnership with Gaggle ReachOut, providing students, faculty, and staff with access to  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its decision to dismiss an appeal brought by suspected members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, who were trying to avoid removal from the United States by the Trum  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Presents Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Ernie and Paula Barnes at 2026 Iowa State Fair * Longtime Iowa pork industry and State Fair leaders recognized for livestock care, service and commitment to the next generation DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 18, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Ernie and Paula B  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi  more