Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
Ala. A.G. Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
October 19, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 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 An
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Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Announces $500,000 Grant to Improve Atalla's Sewer System
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant to improve Atalla's sewer system
October 20, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to help Atalla to rehabilitate and expand a deteriorated portion of the city's sewer collection system.
The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to rehabilitate about 1,500 feet of existing sewer lines and c
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Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Awards $1.2 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation at Six Locations in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards $1.2 million to enhance outdoor recreation at six locations in Alabama
October 21, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded six grants worth a total of about $1.2 million to construct or improve recreational trails and related facilities in towns and cities around Alabama.
The grants were awarded through the federal Recreational Trails Program for a v
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Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Announces Release of America 250 "I Voted" Stickers for the November 3 General Election
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Announces Release of America 250 "I Voted" Stickers for the November 3 General Election
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State is announcing the release of newly designed America 250 "I Voted" stickers in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and in preparation for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
"For 250 years, Americans ha
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Alabama Gov. Commutes Death Sentence of Toforest Johnson
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news:
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Alabama Gov. Commutes Death Sentence of Toforest Johnson
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that she has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson, 53, to life imprisonment without parole, citing concerns about the reliability of the evidence against him.
Mr. Johnson has long maintained his innocence in the 1995 shooting death of a Jefferson County deputy sheri
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ATF Expands National Arson Investigation Capabilities With Newly Certified K 9 Teams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
ATF expands national arson investigation capabilities with newly certified K 9 teams
FRONT ROYAL, Va. - After weeks of training, eight Accelerant Detection K-9s and their handlers graduated from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives National Canine Academy and are now proficient at detecting accelerants leading t
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Built to Take the Blast: UAH Students Test Prototype Landing Pad to Make Moon Landings Safer
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Built to take the blast: UAH students test prototype landing pad to make Moon landings safer
OCT 21, 2026 | Russ Nelson
As NASA works toward a sustained human presence on the Moon, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are helping solve one of the most pressing challenges facing future lunar missions: how to land spacecraft safely with
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CECOM ASIC secures, accelerates tactical communications
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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CECOM ASIC secures, accelerates tactical communications
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The Communications-Electronics Command Army Software and Innovation Center's (CECOM ASIC) transformation campaign is enabling satellite communication engineers to operate more rapidly and efficiently.
During the Army's first operational fielding of Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) Hosted Management
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 22 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida
21 October 2026
Hundreds of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in hurricane relief efforts in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 hurricane with wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour. Mu
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Composing America's Air Force Band of the West
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Composing America's Air Force Band of the West
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Few musical groups in the world have the ability to reach 6 million listeners, conduct 500 live and televised performances and travel over 125,000 miles in their lifetimes, much less annually.
These metrics might sound like those of a mainstream ensemble; however they belong to none other than the U.S. Air For
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EXIM Lends $10.3M to Titomic USA, Inc. to Boost Advanced Manufacturing and Support Jobs in Alabama
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Lends $10.3M to Titomic USA, Inc. to Boost Advanced Manufacturing and Support Jobs in Alabama
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a $10.3 million direct loan to Titomic USA Inc. (Titomic), supporting the expansion of advanced manufacturing capabilities in Huntsville, Alabama. The loan will be provided under the Bank's Make More in America In
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From curiosity to career: Delta's DREAM Flight continues to build the aviation talent pipeline
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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From curiosity to career: Delta's DREAM Flight continues to build the aviation talent pipeline
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About 160 students from across metro Atlanta took part in Delta's 26th annual DREAM Flight, traveling to Airbus' Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility for hands-on aviation experiences, career exploration and mentorship from Delta and Airbus leaders.
* Delta's DREAM Flight is part of its commitme
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Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University
Crystal Drake 21 October 2026
Representatives, software engineers, and talent recruiters from Google gathered at Tuskegee University Tuesday for the Google Summit, engaging directly with students, faculty, and academic leadership to drive technical innovation, career preparation, and talent development.
The summit continues Google's multi-ye
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Gov. Reynolds announces retirement of Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Reynolds announces retirement of Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn
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Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa National Guard today announced that Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard and Director of the Iowa Department of Public Defense, will retire from his position effective Jan. 16, 2027.
Osborn has served as Iowa's 28th Adjutant Gen
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Governor Ivey Announces $27 Million Awarded to Public School and College Authority Projects
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces $27 Million Awarded to Public School and College Authority Projects
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $27 million to Public School and College Authority (PSCA) projects. Auburn University will receive $22 million and the newly established Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is being awarded $5 million, all for capital expenses.
"The Public School and
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Governor Ivey Announces $60 Million Nucor Corp. Manufacturing Expansion in Morgan County
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces $60 Million Nucor Corp. Manufacturing Expansion in Morgan County
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Nucor Corp. is expanding its advanced manufacturing footprint in Decatur with a $60 million investment expected to create 60 additional jobs in the region.
"Nucor has been a valued partner in Alabama for many years, and its continued growth in Decatur d
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Governor Ivey Highlights Statewide School Choice Opportunities as Alabama's Specialty Schools Open Admission
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Highlights Statewide School Choice Opportunities as Alabama's Specialty Schools Open Admission
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that all four of Alabama's specialty public high schools have opened their admissions portals for the 2027-28 academic year and encouraged Alabama families to explore these unique educational opportunities and apply.
These state-funde
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release:
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias
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Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is taking the following measures to help its members affected by Hurricane Isaias.
For members impacted, IBX is revising some policies in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia:
* Alabama - through November 6, 2026
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Invention Convention Alabama is growing
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Invention Convention Alabama is growing
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For some students, confidence doesn't come easily. Sometimes, it takes an opportunity to discover what they can do, an idea worth pursuing or a teacher who believes in them.
That is one of the unexpected outcomes of Invention Convention Alabama (ICA). While the program challenges students to identify problems and develop creative solutions, its impact often extends far be
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Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry
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AI Forward: From Classroom to Career will bring together K-12 educators, higher education, students and industry leaders Feb. 11-12; proposals accepted through Nov. 9
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University will bring educators, students and industry leaders together to explore the rapidly evolving role of artifi
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L3Harris Opens Next Generation Solid Rocket Motor Facility to Boost Production Capacity
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from L3Harris Technologies:
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L3Harris Opens Next Generation Solid Rocket Motor Facility to Boost Production Capacity
CAMDEN, Ark., Oct. 20, 2026 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) joined federal, state and local leaders today to open the new Arsenal of Freedom solid rocket motor production facility in Camden. L3Harris designed the facility to double current capacity, with additional
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 South Carolina Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 South Carolina Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
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Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues.
Contact:
Tim Kauffman
202-374-6491
tim.kauffman@afge.org
RIVERDALE, Ga. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three candidates running t
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MICC - Fort Eustis delivers joint quality-of-life solution, advances 2026-2027 campaign plan
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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MICC - Fort Eustis delivers joint quality-of-life solution, advances 2026-2027 campaign plan
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FORT EUSTIS, VA -- U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis recently executed a task order supporting the installation of an interim BeaverFit fitness facility at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, demonstrating how responsive interservice collaboration can deliver timely
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Montana Auditor James Brown Joins $4.4M Multistate Settlement With Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch After Firms Caught Charging Unreasonable Commissions
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 22 -- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued the following news release:
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Montana Auditor James Brown Joins $4.4M Multistate Settlement With Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch After Firms Caught Charging Unreasonable Commissions
October 20, 2026
HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Auditor James Brown joined securities regulators from several other states in securing a $4.4 million settlement agreement in principle with Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch after
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NWTF Alabama Allocates $431,256 for Conservation, Access, Research and More
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Oct. 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Alabama Allocates $431,256 for Conservation, Access, Research and More
October 20, 2026
EDGEFIELD, S.C. -- The Alabama State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently met in Auburn to review project proposals for the 2027 fiscal year. The board allocated $152,232 for conservation projects, $40,424 for wild turkey research, $95,000 toward the NWTF's Habitat for
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Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list
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HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contribu
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Pre-game flyover, 'Walk of Heroes' among the highlights for Troy University's Military Appreciation Game on Oct. 24
TROY, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Pre-game flyover, 'Walk of Heroes' among the highlights for Troy University's Military Appreciation Game on Oct. 24
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Troy University will pay tribute to the nation's military and veterans on Saturday, Oct. 24 when the Trojans play host to Sun Belt Conference opponent Louisiana-Monroe at Veterans Memorial Stadium for its Military Appreciation Game. Kickoff for the game is set for 3 p.m.
TROY's service to the military
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Prepare for Open Enrollment at Thursday's Virtual Benefits Fair
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Prepare for Open Enrollment at Thursday's Virtual Benefits Fair
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There's still time to sign up for Thursday's Virtual Benefits Fair webinars.
These sessions are intended to help employees prepare for Open Enrollment, which is scheduled from Oct. 27 to Nov. 16. During the webinars, Auburn's benefit partners will provide important updates and answer any questions.
The following sessions will be available, with se
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Registration open for TROY Hackathon set for Oct. 31
TROY, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Registration open for TROY Hackathon set for Oct. 31
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Troy University Department of Computer Science's annual Hackathon competition, a 24-hour coding event that tasks students with solving real-world problems, is set for Oct.31-Nov.1.
Students will arrive at Patterson Hall beginning at 8 a.m. for check in followed by an opening ceremony and a description of the project at 10 a.m. They will then spend the next 24 hou
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Researchers find that resolved high blood sugar levels can still lead to long-term cardiac stress
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news:
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Researchers find that resolved high blood sugar levels can still lead to long-term cardiac stress
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UAB researchers discovered that the heart may retain a biological "memory" of past high blood sugar, increasing vulnerability to future cardiac stress even after glucose levels return to normal. The findings provide new insight into diabetes-related heart disease risk.
A new study led by researchers at
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Rooted in Innovation: How Honda is Helping Drive Sustainable Agriculture at HudsonAlpha
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news:
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Rooted in Innovation: How Honda is Helping Drive Sustainable Agriculture at HudsonAlpha
October 21, 2026
At HudsonAlpha, major breakthroughs in sustainable agriculture start with a simple question: how do we help the plants that feed, fuel, and protect our world thrive in an uncertain future?
Finding those answers happens, in part, inside the state-of-the-art Kathy L. Chan Greenhouse
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Samford Online Gives Student Flexibility to Build Growing Videography Career
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 20 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Samford Online Gives Student Flexibility to Build Growing Videography Career
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For Samford University online student JD Roland, college and career have rarely followed separate paths.
One week might involve completing coursework. The next could take him behind a camera at a professional sporting event, across the country for a client or overseas to capture content for an emerging brand.
Through Samf
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SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi File Complaint Against City of Lexington for Violating Free Speech Rights of Plaintiff
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi File Complaint Against City of Lexington for Violating Free Speech Rights of Plaintiff
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Complaint alleges that Lexington police threw to the ground and arrested longtime Mississippi resident Terrance Gypson without probable cause
JACKSON, Miss. -- Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississipp
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State investment creates Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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State investment creates Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership
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Auburn University today announced a $22 million investment from the state of Alabama, championed by Gov. Kay Ivey, an Auburn alumna, to establish the Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership.
The institute will extend Auburn's commitment to preparing students for lives of character, informed citizenship and responsible leadership, while creating an
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Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 19 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news:
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Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions
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Jamie McCarthy '27, right, measures magnetic susceptibility of black shale samples, with Ryan Britt '27. (SUNY Geneseo/Mat Johnson)
This summer, Distinguished Professor of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences D. Jeffrey Over, PhD, and student researchers used a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to stud
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TROYAPALOOZA returns Oct. 27 with concert, costume contest and more
TROY, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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TROYAPALOOZA returns Oct. 27 with concert, costume contest and more
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Troy University's International Arts Center (IAC) is set to host the sixth annual TROYAPALOOZA, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The free event, which is open to anyone from the University, will take place on the Peace Dove Plaza, located behind the IAC, and in the amphitheater in Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park.
Carrie Jaxon, Directo
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Tuberville Requests GAO Investigation into Child Care Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Requests GAO Investigation into Child Care Fraud
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Co-Chairman of the HELP task force on fraud, joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jon Husted (R-OH) in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), urging them to investigate the rampant level of improper payments and fraud in the Child Care and Development
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University of South Alabama: Study Sheds Light on Tick-Borne Infection
MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release:
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Study Sheds Light on Tick-Borne Infection
October 21, 2026
Bacteria from the Gulf Coast tick can be transmitted to its host within one hour of attachment before spreading rapidly to lymph nodes and internal tissues, according to new research by a recent graduate of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
Chanakan "Nam" Suwanbongkot, Ph.D., published findings from her dissertat
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Whiddon College of Medicine Leaders Share Accreditation and Quality Improvement Strategies
MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release:
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Whiddon College of Medicine leaders share accreditation and quality improvement strategies
October 21, 2026
Three representatives from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine shared strategies for strengthening medical education assessment and accreditation readiness during the 2026 Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Annual Conference, held virtually Sept. 22-23.
T.J. Hun
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