NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association announces which of today's hottest hits will be performed during "CMA Fest," the Music Event of Summer, airing Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. For the 16th consecutive year, the primetime concert special, hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini with special guest host Bobby Bones, brings Country Music's Ultimate Fan Experience to a national te  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, July 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee issued the following news release: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today dismissed Tennessee legislators' lawsuit intended to block refugee resettlement in the state due to lack of standing. In March 2018, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit on multiple grounds, including the Tennessee General Assembly's lack of standing to bring the lawsuit and the state's failure to show that refugee resettlement in Tennessee  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement by President Zippy Duvall on the Family Farmer Relief Act: "America's farmers and ranchers applauds House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. After several consecutive years of a trying farm economy, updating Chapter 12 bankruptcy eligibility to the current scale and credit needs of U.S. agriculture is a necessity. This action will ultimately help family farmers and ranchers avoid extremely   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement by President Zippy Duvall welcoming trade assistance to help farmers and ranchers stay in business: "We greatly appreciate President Trump's concern for America's farmers and ranchers in these difficult economic times, and we are grateful for this continued trade assistance to help our farmers and ranchers stay in business and continue feeding our nation. We look forward to reviewing the details   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The federal government's announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. "We are a nation of laws and farmers believe our laws must be followed, but our laws also ought to allow for an adequate, legal workforce," said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. "Farmers deserve better than  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: In an important victory for Tennessee Walking Horses, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 693) by a vote of 333-96. The PAST Act would end the cruel practice of injuring the hooves and legs of horses to alter their gait during certain walking horse competitions. It represents the most significant protections for  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Bob Filbert, of Fairview, Texas, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonderson Jr.   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release: CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for technology professionals around the world, and ITProTV, the home of binge-worthy learning(TM) for IT professionals, have teamed up for a cross-country tour of U.S. cities to celebrate IT Professionals Week and generate participation in CompTIA ChannelCon 2019. The 15-city tour, which started in Florida, will   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonder  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: James (Dan) Ross, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul B  more

WASHINGTON, Tennessee, July 26 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: * * * - Senate, House bills would reauthorize initiative for five years * * * Legislation introduced Thursday would reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), expanding federal funding to protect and improve Great Lakes water quality and wildlife habitat. Ducks Unlimited, the leader in wetland habitat conservation, applauds the Senate and House bills. Senate Bill 2295 is sponsored by Ohio Se  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Jay Owen, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was elected to a new position on Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: Last week, USA Rice hosted an influencer dinner with nutrition decision makers and foodservice authorities from schools in California, Idaho, and Tennessee at the flagship Anheuser-Busch brewery here. The evening consisted of a VIP tour of the brewery, grain house, and Clydesdale stables with a heavy focus on the role U.S.-grown rice plays in the famous brewery's operations, and ended in the Schoolhouse Museum where   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following news release: The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud a historic move in Congress to protect Tennessee walking horses and related breeds from the cruel practice of intentionally inflicting pain on the animals to force an exaggerated step that is prized in the show ring. The House of Representatives approved by an overwhelming 333 to 96 bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senator Jos  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release: The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud a historic move in Congress to protect Tennessee walking horses and related breeds from the cruel practice of intentionally inflicting pain on the animals to force an exaggerated step that is prized in the show ring. The House of Representatives approved by an overwhelming 333 to 96 bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senator  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology that offers information on mental health topics to psychiatrists and other medical professionals, published 12 research articles on the following topics in its May/June 2019 edition: * A 9-Year Follow-Up of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Population Sample * Coaggregation of Major Psychiatric Disorders in First-Degree Relatives of Ind  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Ken Carroll, of Brandon, Mississippi, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonderso  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news: The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, a trade association representing the state's 23 electric cooperatives, announced recently that Laura Beth Laden is joining the association as communications administrative assistant. Laden has interned with TECA for the past two years. "I have enjoyed working with co-ops and the team at TECA," says Laden. "I grew up around electric co-ops, a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. "Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Nashville Symphony Association issued the following news release: The Nashville Symphony announced that Nathan Aspinall has been named the organization's new Assistant Conductor, effective at the start of the 2019/20 season. Aspinall will lead the GRAMMY(R)-winning orchestra on numerous music education programs, including Young People's Concerts for local students, as well as select Movie Series and Family Series concerts and special events. A native of Aus  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release: Earlier today at Summer NAMM, the NAMM Board of Directors continued the organization's legacy of service to the industry at-large with a vote and seamless transition of the Executive Committee. Representing a balanced composition of retail and commercial members, the board vote sees Chris Martin, previously NAMM's Vice Chair, move into the role as Chair of NAMM's Board of Directors.   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 25 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: The National Cotton Council conveyed its appreciation of the Trump Administration for recognizing the economic pressures caused by the trade tensions with China and providing support to assist American farmers. This follows USDA's announcement today of a $16 billion package through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP), and Agricultural Trade Promotion Pr  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: Eboni James, formerly a contracts administrator at ORAU, has been promoted to associate general counsel. In her new role, James will assist Vice President and General Counsel Rachel Lokitz in planning and directing ORAU's legal affairs. She will support the general counsel on matters such as corporate policies and procedures, insurance, contracts, litigation and employment issues. James wi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 25 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has found that prominent cancer risk gene BRCA2 can increase risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children and adolescents. * * * A report from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital links inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene with an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children and adolescents. The work appears as an a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 24 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital digs into the cells of origin for key medulloblastoma subtypes * * * Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, alongside others, have revealed the cells of origin for specific subtypes of medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tum  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release: Executives from nine auto care industry companies met with United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Friday, July 19, in Memphis for a roundtable discussion facilitated by the Auto Care Association on the industry's most pressing public policy priorities. The roundtable began with an overview of the auto care industry's significant presence in Tennessee, exemplified by the nearly 78,000 jobs a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association hosted its sixth annual CMA EDU Executive Summit in Nashville July 21-23. Leadership officers of CMA EDU collegiate chapters are invited each year to attend the two-and-a-half-day event, which exposes college students to the Country Music industry through professional development and networking opportunities. CMA EDU stretches across 14 universities nationwide with th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release: Earlier this evening at Summer NAMM, in a special celebration of the spirit of the independent retailer, the industry gathered at the Top 100 Dealer Awards to applaud the accomplishments, excellence and innovations of music retail from around-the-world and honor the contributions of music retailers to their local communities. Congratulations to the following "Best Of" award winners,   more