News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors
A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i
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Assistant professor using photonics to accelerate data transmission
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Assistant professor using photonics to accelerate data transmission
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Rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is driving unprecedented data traffic, pushing communications technologies to their limits. Zihe Gao, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is exploring a bypass around the bottleneck.
His project, "Collaborative R
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019
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BES Small Business Office Hosts Industry Forum and Annual Matchmaker/Business Networking Events at DAFITC
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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BES Small Business Office Hosts Industry Forum and Annual Matchmaker/Business Networking Events at DAFITC
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The Business and Enterprise Systems Small Business Office hosted an Industry Forum and Matchmaker/Business Networking event on Aug. 24, 2026, during the Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Education and Training Event in Montgomery, Alab
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Bill would secure justice for veterans of Cold War-era human experiments
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Bill would secure justice for veterans of Cold War-era human experiments
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Dave Dufrane dined at the Denny's off I-95 in Edgewood, Maryland, countless times. He enjoyed those breakfasts, but he could never fully relax. At the top of his mind was the military post a mile down the road that had plagued him with nightmares for over six decades: Edgewood Arsenal, the site wher
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their studen
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Courier Issues Commentary: Congress is Playing Catch-up With Flock Cameras
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones:
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September 24, 2026
Congress is playing catch-up with Flock cameras
A police officer with access to an automated license-plate reader can use it to help find a missing child, recover a stolen car or identify a vehicle connected to a violent crime.
That same technology can also tell an officer where an ex-girlfriend's car has been.
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Federal Court Allows Civil Rights Case Against Goyim Defense League and Neo-Nazi Leader to Proceed
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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Federal Court Allows Civil Rights Case Against Goyim Defense League and Neo-Nazi Leader to Proceed
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee denied a motion to dismiss the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) lawsuit against the Goyim Defense League (GDL) and its founder, neo-Nazi Jon Minadeo II. The case is now allowed to m
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Federal Real Property: The Judiciary Should Measure the Utilization of Its Administrative Space
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Federal Real Property: The Judiciary Should Measure the Utilization of Its Administrative Space
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#Fast Facts
In FY 2025, the federal judiciary paid over $1 billion in rent. While most of this was for courtrooms and judges' chambers, about 40% was for administrative space-e.g., district clerks' offices, probation offices, and public defenders' offices.
The judiciary has data on the amo
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Figures, Booker, Hayes, Ezell to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cover College and Trade School Costs for Families of America's First Responders, Teachers, and Social Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Figures, Booker, Hayes, Ezell to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cover College and Trade School Costs for Families of America's First Responders, Teachers, and Social Workers
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WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04) will introduce the bipartisan Public Service Educational Assistance Act, a bill to suppor
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Gadsden State and City of Centre Sign Memorandum of Understanding Strengthening Public Safety Partnership
GADSDEN, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news:
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Gadsden State and City of Centre Sign Memorandum of Understanding Strengthening Public Safety Partnership
Sep 24, 2026
Centre, Ala. - Gadsden State Community College and the City of Centre formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding at 9 a.m. Sept. 23 in the front lobby of the Academic Building on the Gadsden State Cherokee campus.
The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the Gadsden St
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Governor Ivey Calls on Alabamians to Get Out and Enjoy God's Country, Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and Public Lands Day
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Calls on Alabamians to Get Out and Enjoy God's Country, Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and Public Lands Day
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday encouraged all Alabamians to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, by participating in outdoor recreation on public lands located throughout the state, inc
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Governor Ivey Directs Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Halt Enforcement on Dyed Diesel Fuel to Relieve Agricultural & Timber Communities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Directs Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Halt Enforcement on Dyed Diesel Fuel to Relieve Agricultural & Timber Communities
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday directed the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to halt its enforcement on dyed diesel fuel for the next 120 days to relieve the state's agricultural and timber communities. Dyed diesel fuel is a tax-exempt fue
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Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Minnesota Judges' Potential Ethics Violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 24, 2026, at an executive business meeting:
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09.24.2026
Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Minnesota Judges' Potential Ethics Violations
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
Executive Business Meeting
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MC students give their loved ones a peek into their college lives during Family Weekend 2026
CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC students give their loved ones a peek into their college lives during Family Weekend 2026
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Dallas Winks found a birthday surprise when he returned to his residence hall following his first Family Weekend at Mississippi Christian University in fall 2023: a large arch of blue-and-gold balloons in his room.
The gift was from his parents, Hank and Patsy Winks of Birmingham, Alabama, via the M
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National Climate Scholar to Keynote Cumberland School of Law Land Use and Real Estate Development Symposium
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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National Climate Scholar to Keynote Cumberland School of Law Land Use and Real Estate Development Symposium
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Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and Brock School of Business will partner to host Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development, a half-day symposium on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.
The symposium will bring together
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NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
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The four recipients of Northern Michigan University's 2026 Alumni Awards were recently honored with a luncheon during this year's Homecoming celebrations.
Dr. Gary R. Bertoline '74 BS of West Lafayette, Ind., received the Distinguished Alumni award. Jenna Zdunek '04 BS of Marquette, Mich., received the Alumni Achievement award. Maureen McFadden '16 BS of Marqu
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Northeast student Libby Tallent crowned Ms. Northeast 2027 on Saturday, September 19
RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news:
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Northeast student Libby Tallent crowned Ms. Northeast 2027 on Saturday, September 19
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Nineteen students at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) competed for the title of Ms. Northeast Alabama Community College 2027 on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event was held in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the college's campus in front of a great audience.
Ms. Northeast 2027, Libby Tallent, was
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Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padila (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, once again took to the Senate floor to lead his colleagues in defeating Republicans' attempts to pass parts of the SAVE Act voter suppression bill after the 2026 midterm electio
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Pinnacle adds $1.3 billion to deposits in National Capital Region, reaches top 15 in market share
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle adds $1.3 billion to deposits in National Capital Region, reaches top 15 in market share
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Firm reaches No. 10 statewide as local teams build on strong momentum
McLEAN, Va. Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners saw massive de
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Pinnacle Financial Partners gains market share, places No. 5 in Alabama
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners gains market share, places No. 5 in Alabama
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Mobile sees biggest market share gain in the firm, Florida Panhandle maintains market share position while serving clients through integration with Synovus
Birmingham,
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Pinnacle Financial Partners grows market share in Florida
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners grows market share in Florida
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Firm's Jacksonville, Orlando markets lead in deposit growth, local teams continue to serve clients through integration with Synovus
Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Fin
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is No. 4 in market share for Atlanta and statewide in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is No. 4 in market share for Atlanta and statewide in Georgia
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Firm's local teams continue growth, hold top market share while serving clients through integration with Synovus
ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle F
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Pinnacle grows deposits and market share in every major city in North Carolina
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle grows deposits and market share in every major city in North Carolina
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Firm rises to become a top 10 bank statewide amid integration with Synovus
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners continued to grow acro
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Pinnacle grows deposits by double digits in Louisville and Bowling Green as it continues to gain ground across Kentucky
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle grows deposits by double digits in Louisville and Bowling Green as it continues to gain ground across Kentucky
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Firm's local teams drive continued growth through strong client relationships
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle
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Pinnacle grows deposits by triple digits in Baltimore MSA
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle grows deposits by triple digits in Baltimore MSA
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COLUMBIA, MD, Sept 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners continued to grow from its Columbia, MD, office, growing deposits by 141% to reach $134 million as of June 30, 2026, accordin
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits, No. 2 in Chattanooga, No. 3 in Knoxville, No. 3 in Memphis and No. 2 in Tennessee
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits, No. 2 in Chattanooga, No. 3 in Knoxville, No. 3 in Memphis and No. 2 in Tennessee
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Firm's local teams continue growth while serving clients through integration with Synovus
NASHVILLE, TEN
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Pinnacle sees major deposit growth in Charleston as it rises to be the No. 6 bank in South Carolina by deposits
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle sees major deposit growth in Charleston as it rises to be the No. 6 bank in South Carolina by deposits
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Firm's local teams continue growth while serving clients through integration with Synovus
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pi
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Poultry science faculty win national awards for research and outreach
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Poultry science faculty win national awards for research and outreach
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Two Auburn University faculty members in the Department of Poultry Science were recently recognized by the Poultry Science Association for their achievements in research and Alabama Extension outreach.
The Poultry Science Association awarded Dianna Bourassa and Wilmer Pacheco associate professors and Alabama Extension Specialists received s
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Rep. Courtney Issues Letter to House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, and Ranking Member John Garamendi, D-California:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mike Rogers
Chairman
House Committee on Armed Services
2216 Rayburn House Office
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SBA Announces $18 Million in Awards to Small Businesses in Critical Suppliers Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Announces $18 Million in Awards to Small Businesses in Critical Suppliers Competition
Awards to accelerate seven innovators strengthening U.S. supply chains
September 24, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the winners of its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, awarding more than $18 million in non-dilutive prize funding to seven sm
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10.
* Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, by a vote of 12-10.
* Adam Candeub, to be an
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.24.2026
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10.
* Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Al
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants.
Sen. Cruz said, "Excessive
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Sens. Warnock, Britt Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following letter with Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, to Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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September 21, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche,
We write with great concern over widespread reports regarding the misuse of automatic license plate reader (ALPR)
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Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama
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Tennessee Tech University's Board of Trustees approved a new plan to offer in-state tuition benefits to students from select areas of southern Kentucky and northern Alabama beginning in fall 2027 during its quarterly meeting today.
The unanimous vote is part of a broader effort to expand th
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Troy Public Radio's "Alabama Aloud" celebrates Zelda Fitzgerald in Montgomery
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy Public Radio's "Alabama Aloud" celebrates Zelda Fitzgerald in Montgomery
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Troy Public Radio partnered with the Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery to celebrate the birthday of artist and novelist Zelda Fitzgerald on Sunday, July 25. Readings and discussions of Fitzgerald's works were hosted by Don Noble, host of the "Alabama Aloud" podcast; Marie Martello, president of the Fitzgerald Museum; and Jennifer Horne, for
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Tuberville Introduces Bill Putting American Workers First, Overhauling America's Immigration System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Introduces Bill Putting American Workers First, Overhauling America's Immigration System
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Americans First Immigration Act which would overhaul the nation's legal immigration system by prioritizing American workers, strengthening the nuclear family, and ensuring newcomers are selected based solely on merit.
"Our curren
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Tuskegee Archives and Legacy Museum Awarded $500,000 in National Grants to Expand Access to Historic Collections
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee Archives and Legacy Museum Awarded $500,000 in National Grants to Expand Access to Historic Collections
Crystal Drake 24 September 2026
Tuskegee's Library Services, University Archives, and Legacy Museum have been awarded three highly competitive national grants totaling $500,000. The funding will expand access to some of the university's most significant historical and cultural collections, whil
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Tuskegee University Highlights Its Stewardship of Title III Funding
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University Highlights its Stewardship of Title III Funding
Crystal Drake 24 September 2026
Tuskegee will receive $1.7 million of the U.S. Department of Education $174 Million Investment in HBCUs
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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced a significant one-time investment of more than $174 million in additional funding for HBCUs. With the $1.7 million of the funding designated f
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Tuskegee University: Interfaith America Leaders Visit Tuskegee University As Chapel Continues to Advance Campus-wide Sense of Belonging
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Interfaith America Leaders Visit Tuskegee University As Chapel Continues to Advance Campus-wide Sense of Belonging
Crystal Drake 24 September 2026
Tuskegee University welcomed leaders from Interfaith America this week as part of the university's ongoing participation in the organization's national Prejudice to Pluralism Campus Cohort.
Tuskegee University is one of nine institutions selected nationally to
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Flock Camera Concerns, Supports Law Enforcement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Flock Camera Concerns, Supports Law Enforcement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently discussed automatic license plate readers (ALPR), like Flock Safety cameras, during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing, including her concerns over the misuse of this technolo
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants.
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UAB doses world's first patient in investigational gene therapy trial for BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAB doses world's first patient in investigational gene therapy trial for BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy
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Pankaja Arora, M.D., and Garima Arora, M.D., with members of the Cardiovascular Clinical and Translational Research ProgramThe University of Alabama at Birmingham has made history by dosing the first patient in the world in a first-in-human clinical trial of an investigational gene therap
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UNA's Sunseri Speaker Series to Feature Dr. Jerome Goddard
FLORENCE, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release:
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UNA's Sunseri Speaker Series to Feature Dr. Jerome Goddard
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Michelle R. Eubanks, UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392
FLORENCE, AL - The College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of North Alabama will host special guest lecturer and Mississippi State University Extension Professor Dr. Jerome Goddard this Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon in Room 330 of the Wendell Gun
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Womack Presents Purple Heart Medal to Retired Army Staff Sergeant George F. O'Dell
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Presents Purple Heart Medal to Retired Army Staff Sergeant George F. O'Dell
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BELLA VISTA, Arkansas-September 24, 2026...Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) presented the Purple Heart Medal to Retired Army Staff Sergeant George F. O'Dell who was seriously injured while deployed to Iraq in 2009.
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to servic
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