CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exp  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 22 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Memorial announces 2026 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year * MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2026 - Baptist Memorial Health Care has named Arika Bailey the Advanced Practice Provider of the Year at its fifth annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference on Sept.18. Bailey is a board-certified nurse practitioner with Baptist Medical Group-Medicine Preoptimizat  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Crow '10 Publishes Sixth Children's Book * University of the Ozarks alumna Robyn (Crow) Wall '10 of Nashville, Tenn., has published her sixth children's book, "Candi the Candicorn," just in time for Halloween. The book is published by Scholastic and is illustrated by Joelle Murray. The story follows a "treat-loving, magical autumn unicorn who is shunned by a trick-loving Halloween monster town."  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Blue Bell Creameries for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit charges company with firing employee after he requested a religious accommodation BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Blue Bell Creameries, Inc., a Brenham, Texas-based frozen snack manufacturer and distributor with a production facility in Sylacauga, Alabama, unlawfully terminated a Jewish body shop technici  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy receives 52nd EEI Emergency Response Award for response to winter storm * The company's industry-leading response efforts continue to be recognized Linemen working on line restoration in Monroe, Louisiana. Entergy Corporation was named a recipient of the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Response Award for its outstanding response following the January 2026 winter storm.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Marilyn P. Bennett to the Superior Court of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Dwayne H. Gillis. Marilyn P. Bennett currently serves as District Attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit. She is th  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- William Carey University posted the following news: * * * High marks in 2027 Niche.com report * William Carey University rose 30 places in Niche.com's 2027 overall ranking of U.S. colleges and universities, cementing a place in the top fifth of four-year schools in the U.S. Other nationwide honors included No. 10 in Best College for Education and No. 12 for Best Christian College. In the state-level assessment, WCU ranked fourth overall in Best College  more

SAN RAFAEL, California, Sept. 22 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news: * * * Newsom Signs SNIP Act, Opening California to Mobile, High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinics SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2026) -- Veterinary teams will be able to spay and neuter cats and dogs in temporary clinics in community buildings across California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the SNIP Act on Friday. Assembly Bill 2010, the Spay and Neuter Improvements for Pets Act, removes a state rule that required  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU appoints Robinson head of CVM's Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine * Contact: Adam Kelley STARKVILLE, Miss.-A new professor and head of the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine at Mississippi State brings extensive clinical and academic experience from the U.K. and U.S. to the university's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Philip Robinson, a Royal College o  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU hosting 2026 Employee Benefits and Wellness Week starting Tuesday [Sept. 22] * Join Mississippi State Human Resources Management for Employee Benefits and Wellness Week, Tuesday through Friday [Sept. 22-25], featuring informative sessions designed to help you make the most of your employee benefits while supporting your overall well-being. Whether you are new to MSU or simply need a refresh  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast September 21, 2026 The Southeast is often regarded as the cradle of turkey hunting. It is the region that gave birth to the culture we have today. But in the early-to-mid 20th century, during a time when populations were imperiled and just seeing a bird was something to behold, researchers and biologists were creating a conserv  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses. Drummond and 19 other st  more

POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release: * * * Somerville Turns Opportunity Into Legacy at Pearl River * When Grisela Somerville first came to Pearl River Community College, she was simply trying to find her way. She had moved to the United States from Guatemala City as an adult and was learning how to navigate a new country, a new community and an educational system completely different from the one she had known before. She di  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss School of Accountancy Event Connects Students with Employers * The School of Accountancy at The University of Southern Mississippi welcomed 30 accounting firms, businesses, and professional organizations to the Hattiesburg campus for its annual Meet the Firms event held Thursday, September 10. The event gives students direct access to professionals recruiting for intern  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Student-Athletes Report Need for Suicide Prevention, Training * OXFORD, Miss. - A survey of college athletes found nearly 40% reported having suicidal thoughts during their lifetime. Some 86% also said the NCAA should require mental health and suicide prevention training for all athletes. The University of Mississippi and Rutgers University recently worked together to survey 78 student-athletes   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Two milestones, one conversation: MSU's College of Arts and Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa celebrate anniversaries, explore future * Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's College of Arts and Sciences marks its 70th anniversary this month alongside the 250th anniversary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. One of the university's largest academic colleges will mark the occasion with  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * When seconds matter: A second chance at life * NEW ORLEANS \- When Gregg Downing was recovering at home from a partial knee replacement, he expected his biggest challenge to be rehabilitation. Instead, he soon found himself facing a life-threatening medical emergency. One day shortly after his surgery, while talking on the phone with a friend, Gregg suddenly felt somethi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes with Four Consensus Outcomes September 21, 2026 On Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, G20 Energy Ministers concluded the Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas. The Ministerial was hosted by the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency. At the conclusion of the   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 21 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * WNC Honored with National Award for Dual Enrollment Program's Effectiveness * WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe is pictured with the Community Engagement Award that the college received at the Rural Community College Alliance National Convention on Sept. 17. Western Nevada College has been recognized with the 2026 Community Engagement Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA), recognizing the c  more