Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Horror Show - Abortion Org Openly Celebrates When You "Have a Need To Kill" Babies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Horror Show: Abortion Org Openly Celebrates When You "Have a Need To Kill" Babies
By Olivia Summers October 17
At first glance, it reads like satire - something so grotesque and absurd that it cannot possibly be real. But it is real. In Central Florida, Stand With Abortion Now ("SWAN") is selling merchandise that turns the intentional killing of unborn children into a joke, a fashion statement, an
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Attorney General Hilgers Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
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Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and Anthony Perry believe that v
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Beeson Divinity Alumnus Working to Alleviate Loneliness in Silicon Valley
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Beeson Divinity Alumnus Working to Alleviate Loneliness in Silicon Valley
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After Dan Stockum, MDiv '08, moved to Silicon Valley in 2016 to join the staff of Bridges Community Church in Los Altos, people back in the South often asked whether the culture shock was real.
"Yes, but not in the way you think," Stockum told them.
Within the technology capital of the world, Bridges' campus sits 10 minutes
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Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University's first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82.
Upon learning of Dr. Holmes's passing, MSU President Mark E. Keenum said: "My wife and my four children, all now MSU students, join me in mourning the death of a man who
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Bradley Highlighted in Law360 for Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Bradley Highlighted in Law360 for Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events
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Bradley was highlighted in Law360 for the firm's involvement with helping communities respond to and recover from increasingly frequent climate-related disasters.
As Hurricane Isaias approached the southeastern U.S., Bradley attorneys monitored the storm and waited to hear from state bar associatio
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Brock School of Business Announces 2026-27 Samford Startup Cohort
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Brock School of Business Announces 2026-27 Samford Startup Cohort
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Samford Startup, the student-led business incubator housed in Samford University's Brock School of Business, has announced its 2026-27 cohort. Through this experiential program, students explore what it takes to launch, grow and scale a business while building the confidence and creativity essential for entrepreneurial success.
Each
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Bryn Mawr College: Inside the Mind of a ... Worm
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Inside the Mind of a ... Worm
Astra Bryant '08 began studying brains at Bryn Mawr. Now she leads a lab researching a little-studied parasitic worm that has affected more than 600 million people worldwide.
By Emmy Trivette
No one could have changed Astra Bryant's mind.
Bryant knew at 18 years old that her only undergraduate option was Bryn Mawr College; she was drawn to the small campus, the science progr
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026
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The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. A
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DNC: In the States - Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 16, 2026
IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble
As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to
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Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Ratcliffe Family
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Ratcliffe Family
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Ratcliffes, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Mother Tricia Ratcliffe has one child: Rossalyn, or Rossi (11) in 6th grade. Rossi received support from the CHOOSE Act for the 2025-26 school year at Pike
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IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news:
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IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
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The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate
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Jax State Announces 2026 Alumni of the Year Honorees
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State Announces 2026 Alumni of the Year Honorees
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Four graduates recognized for achievement, service and commitment to their alma mater
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University will recognize four distinguished graduates as its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, celebrating their professional achievements, service to others and continued connection to Jax State.
This year's honore
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MICC delivers regional contracting solution for seven Army installations
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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MICC delivers regional contracting solution for seven Army installations
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas--Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals are expanding the Army's ability to address minor construction, repair and modernization requirements across seven installations through a regional contracting solution designed to increase agility
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Navy Region Hawaii Empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news:
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Navy Region Hawaii empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections
16 October 2026
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Demonstrating that operational readiness extends to civic responsibility, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) conducted a command-wide military voting stand down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Memorial Chapel, Oct. 9, 2026.
Capt. Gregory deWindt, chief of staff for CNRH, led the
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Poynter Announces First Cohort for Leading AI in the Newsroom
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 17 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter announces first cohort for Leading AI in the Newsroom
33 journalists and newsroom leaders selected for Poynter's new program on responsible AI adoption, leadership and organizational change
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 16, 2026) -- The Poynter Institute today announced the first cohort of Leading AI in the Newsroom, a new leadership program created for journalis
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Putting Pharmacy Into Practice: Students Administer 4,191 Vaccines in One Week
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Putting Pharmacy Into Practice: Students Administer 4,191 Vaccines in One Week
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Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy administered 4,191 vaccines to members of the Birmingham community last week during a hands-on experiential course. The students averaged 70 vaccinations each, gaining valuable experience in community pharmacy practice.
The experi
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Rattler on the Rise: Ashley Bryant Builds a Career at Overtime
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Rattler on the Rise: Ashley Bryant Builds a Career at Overtime
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Tallahassee, Fl. - Ashley Bryant spent more than a decade playing volleyball. Today, she tells the stories of athletes building careers of their own.
Growing up in Alabama, sports were woven into Bryant's family. Her mother played college volleyball, her older brothers played Divisio
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Rep. Sewell Announces $27 Million Grant to Modernize Rural Rail Infrastructure in the Black Belt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Announces $27 Million Grant to Modernize Rural Rail Infrastructure in the Black Belt
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Washington D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced a $27 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant award to improve rail infrastructure and boost job creation in the Black Belt and Gulf Coast region.
Watch Rep. Sewell's video message here.
"I am th
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Rep. Sewell Demands Immediate Reopening of Akron Post Office After Abrupt Closure Ahead of Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Demands Immediate Reopening of Akron Post Office After Abrupt Closure Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Akron, AL -- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and Senior Vice President of Facilities and Infrastructure Benjamin Kuo demanding the immediate reopening of the Akron Post Office after USPS abruptly shut down the facility on October
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Samford Constitution Day Lecture Highlights George Washington's Role in American Self-Government
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Samford Constitution Day Lecture Highlights George Washington's Role in American Self-Government
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Samford University's Department of History hosted historian Craig Bruce Smith on Sept. 16 for its annual Constitution Day lecture, exploring George Washington's leadership during the American Revolution and his role in establishing the nation's constitutional government.
Smith, a professor at the Nation
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Samford Once Again Ranks as Best Christian College in Alabama, Most Conservative
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Samford Once Again Ranks as Best Christian College in Alabama, Most Conservative
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Samford University ranks among the Best Christian Colleges in America and the Most Conservative Colleges in America, according to the school search platform Niche.com.
Samford ranks highest in both categories among all Alabama universities.
Niche's 2027 rankings are based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions,
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Senior in mechanical engineering soars beyond the classroom
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Senior in mechanical engineering soars beyond the classroom
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Just days before starting his journey at Auburn in August 2023, David Phillips watched an eagle soar across the sky and land at the 50-yard line at Jordan-Hare Stadium. From that moment, Auburn Engineering and Auburn's Raptor Center would become intertwined in the mechanical engineering senior's college experience.
Phillips now s
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Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Treatment from Insurance Companies After Hurricane Isaias
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Treatment from Insurance Companies After Hurricane Isaias
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and United Policyholders (UP) shared tips and resources to help consumers get their wind and flood insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Initial estimates indicate t
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