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$60K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank Boosts Support for East Texas Entrepreneurs

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $60K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank Boosts Support for East Texas Entrepreneurs * TYLER, TEXAS, September 8, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its members Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank(r) (Woodforest) awarded $60,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Gre more

AKC HUMANE FUND ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2026 SIR JOHN D. SPURLING, OBE, KCVO SCHOLARSHIP

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release: * * * AKC HUMANE FUND ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2026 SIR JOHN D. SPURLING, OBE, KCVO SCHOLARSHIP * The AKC(r) Humane Fund, Inc.SM is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advanc more

ALA, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announce extension of 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition tour, starting in 2028, to 50 more libraries

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announce extension of 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition tour, starting in 2028, to 50 more libraries * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, announced the continuation of its important traveling exhibition Americans and the Holoc more

Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers * As a student at Mercer University, Rich Feibelman untapped his love for industrial engineering. He learned to look at projects in a more holistic and systematic way, an approach that he has applied throughout his career. Earlier this year, Feibelman, EGR '01, was appointed deputy district engineer for programs and project management for more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax Jack Baum Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax. Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus more

Army Reserve's 84th Training Command among suicide prevention programs recognized by Department of War

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve's 84th Training Command among suicide prevention programs recognized by Department of War * The War Department recognized unique and innovative suicide prevention programs during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Sept. 2. The 11 department and two Coast Guard programs were recognized for building partnerships, equipping leaders and peers, connecting people with resou more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U. more

Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall more

Ball State University to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 12 Native American Tribes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, intends to repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual to 12 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were acquired by William Henry Shrawder before 1938, reportedly from an unknown location in Florida. Ball State Teachers College purchased the Shrawder Collection in 1938, and the collection was cataloged in 1953 as an " more

Baptist Memorial and cityCURRENT to host former Olympian and maternal health care advocate

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Memorial and cityCURRENT to host former Olympian and maternal health care advocate * WHAT: Baptist Memorial Health Care and cityCURRENT are hosting a reception featuring Sarah Wells, a former Olympian and star of "The Amazing Race Canada." Wells will talk about the importance of maternal health, how she overcame adversity, the importance of adaptability and more

Birmingham Museum of Art to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 15 Native American Tribes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, intends to repatriate human remains representing three Native American individuals to 15 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were disinterred from an unknown location, possibly in Alabama, before 1954 and acquired by the Birmingham Public Library. The library loaned them to the museum in 1954, and permanently transferred the collection to th more

Birmingham Museum of Art to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 15 Native American Tribes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, intends to repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual to 15 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were removed from an unknown location before 1969 by Samuel Fischer III, who donated them to the museum that year. Based on Fischer's collecting activities and the acquisition history, the museum determined the remains we more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Read Your Way Through International Literacy Day

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Read your way through International Literacy Day Written by Josiah Padley September 8 is the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day, a day designed to highlight the importance of literacy and champion outstanding literacy efforts. For some families, there's nothing better th more

Collier, Hargrove join MC kinesiology faculty

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Collier, Hargrove join MC kinesiology faculty * The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi Christian University (MC) has welcomed two new full-time faculty members. Charlotte Collier, a seasoned educator, coach and former Division I athlete, has joined the department as a clinical instructor of kinesiology, while McKenzie Hargrove, who received her Ph.D. in exercise science from Mississippi more

Department Recognizes Suicide Prevention Programs for Supporting Warfighters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Department Recognizes Suicide Prevention Programs for Supporting Warfighters * The War Department recognized unique and innovative suicide prevention programs during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Sept. 2. The 11 department and two Coast Guard programs were recognized for building partnerships, equipping leaders and peers, connecting people with resources, and creating environments in which serv more

Entergy volunteers help move Capitol Green Connector project forward

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy volunteers help move Capitol Green Connector project forward * Efforts designed to beautify the area, provide recreational space for community to enjoy Volunteers from organizations across Jackson grabbed shovels and joined hands for a Museum Trail Community Planting Day, helping to add new trees and landscaping along the Capitol Green Connector. The volunteers, including a larg more

Environmental Law & Policy Center: Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal Roadless Rule protects 170,000 acres of wild federal forests in the Midwest - The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and 21 environmental and conservation groups across the Midwest region submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting more time for public hearings and com more

ERDC GEMS Camps Spark Students' Interest in STEM

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC GEMS camps spark students' interest in STEM By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist Aspiring scientists and engineers explored STEM careers through hands-on activities during the annual Gains in Education of Math and Science (GEMS) Summer Camps, held across U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) laboratories. GEMS is sponsored by the Army more

FSU Libraries to host Emmett Till Lecture Series featuring Mississippi Delta preservation leaders

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries to host Emmett Till Lecture Series featuring Mississippi Delta preservation leaders * #Key Points * Florida State University Libraries will host its annual Emmett Till Lecture Series on Sept. 17. * Two Mississippi Delta leaders will discuss preserving 1955 civil rights history during the event. Florida State University Libraries will bring two Mississippi Delta preservation leaders t more

Gulf Blue, CNMOC Establish Partnership to Advance Technology Transfer and Innovation on the Gulf Coast

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Gulf Blue, CNMOC Establish Partnership to Advance Technology Transfer and Innovation on the Gulf Coast * Gulf Blue, LLC, has entered into a five-year Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) to expand technology transfer, commercialization and collaborative research opportunities between Naval Oceanography, small busin more

In Defense of Animals: Catalina Island's Deer Slaughter Moves Forward Stirring Outrage

SAN RAFAEL, California, Sept. 10 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news: * * * Catalina Island's Deer Slaughter Moves Forward Stirring Outrage SANTA CATALINA ISLAND, Calif. -- In Defense of Animals is appalled that the Catalina Island Conservancy has begun shooting all of the island's hundreds upon hundreds of gentle mule deer who have been living peacefully there for over a century. On September 1, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued a final ruling denying multiple groups' more

Kennedy highlights $34 million for Ascension Parish, discusses economic growth with local leaders

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy highlights $34 million for Ascension Parish, discusses economic growth with local leaders * MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today spoke with members of the Ascension Chamber of Commerce about Ascension Parish's economic growth and industrial expansion, as well as his work to support flood protection, infrastructure, energy, an more

Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall * JONESBORO - In an effort to provide historical information and acknowledge the stories of the past, a symposium will be held this fall at Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM) in Lake Village. The museum will host its first symposium, "The Mississippi in American Memory," from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. The museum more

Lockheed Martin: C-130J Super Hercules Named 'Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi'

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * C-130J Super Hercules named 'Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi' One aircraft, two awards, two states, back-to-back years. - Jackson, Mississippi -- The Mississippi Business Alliance announced Lockheed Martin's C-130J Super Hercules as the winner of the 2026 Mississippi Makers' Challenge, a competition that determines the "Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi." "Mississippi is proud to see Lockheed Martin' more

MSU poultry scientists recognized with early career awards

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU poultry scientists recognized with early career awards * Contact: Jessa-Lynn Adkins STARKVILLE, Miss.-Two faculty members in Mississippi State's Department of Poultry Science have earned early career awards from the Poultry Science Association, an international organization dedicated to advancing the poultry industry. Associate Professor Li Zhang received the Early Achievement for Researc more

MSU's Priddy selected for 2026 Tau Beta Pi-McDonald Mentor Award

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Priddy selected for 2026 Tau Beta Pi-McDonald Mentor Award * Contact: Camille Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State Bagley College of Engineering Associate Professor Matthew Priddy is the 2026 recipient of the Tau Beta Pi-McDonald Mentor Award, an honor recognizing excellence in mentoring and advising among Tau Beta Pi educators and engineers. Established in 2005, the award celeb more

N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make more

NOAA Names Mississippi State University to Host New Northern Gulf Research Institute

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA names Mississippi State University to host new Northern Gulf research institute Selection comes with up to $100 million award over five years - NOAA has selected Mississippi State University to host NOAA's Cooperative Institute in the Gulf of America (CINGA). The mission of this cooperative institute is to promote collaborative research with NOAA to build a comprehe more

Ochsner Children's Hospital named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Children's Hospital named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Children's Hospital has earned recognition on Newsweek's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals 2026. This national recognition highlights Ochsner's ongoing commitment to excellence in pediatric care. The honor reflects the expertise, compassion and dedic more

Reps. Kennedy, Thompson Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, and Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin, We write, once again, regarding the case of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from more

Save the Children Launches 'Learn Without Limits' to Close Rural Literacy Gaps, Help Every Child Read by Grade Three

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * Save the Children Launches 'Learn Without Limits' to Close Rural Literacy Gaps, Help Every Child Read by Grade Three National Movement Kicks off on International Literacy Day with Book Vending Machine Installations in Five Rural Communities and Nationwide Call to Expand Learning Res more

Sen. Schiff Continues Bipartisan Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive, Highlights Benefits of Keeping Film Production in America

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Continues Bipartisan Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive, Highlights Benefits of Keeping Film Production in America * Burbank, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the latest developments in his push to secure a bipartisan film tax incentive following President Donald Trump's endorsement of its passage. Schiff highlighted th more

Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows * WASHINGTON, D.C. - An estimated 18,460 lives were lost in motor vehicle crashes during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council. This represents a 2% decrease from the revised count for the first half of 2025, as overall miles driven in more

UM Study Peers Into Molecular Roots of Eye Health, Disease

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * UM Study Peers Into Molecular Roots of Eye Health, Disease * OXFORD, Miss. - Researchers at the University of Mississippi are working to map the molecular makeup of the eye's outer wall to better understand why some people may be more vulnerable to conditions such as nearsightedness and glaucoma. The National Science Foundation recently awarded an Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Resea more

USGS Model Points to Dual Strategy for Native Fish, Silver Carp

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265054, 'Applying a Metapopulation Model to Compare Native and Invasive Fish Passage Scenarios in the Upper Mississippi River,' by Morganne C. Borsh, Charles J. Labuzzetta, Marybeth K. Brey, Mark Cornish, Alison Coulter, Andrea K. Fritts, David Smith and Richard A. Erickson. Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the report finds that pairing fish passage for native speci more

USGS Plan Sets Research Priorities for Upper Mississippi River

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Open-File Report 20261026, 'Decision Analysis of Long-Term Research and Monitoring Investments for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program,' by Max Post van der Burg, Jeffrey N. Houser and David R. Smith. Prepared in cooperation with the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program, the report outlines a partner-led process for directing potential added funding toward 11 priority research and monitoring needs across the Up more

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST WELCOME MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI TELEHEALTH EFFORTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST WELCOME MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI TELEHEALTH EFFORTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today celebrated a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services decision to award the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) a $4.25 million grant for a five more

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