WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * After No Response, Reps. Sewell and Davis Blast Treasury on Growing Delayed Refund Crisis * Today's letter follows an unanswered request for information about 1.4 million notices of delayed tax refunds Washington D.C. - Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) are fighting for info more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 24 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative * Air University is using student-led teams to test and refine artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving how Airmen plan, decide and execute in operational environments. Through Alpha Blue, part of the Air University Innovation Accelerator ecosystem, students identify real operational problems, test AI-enabled workflows and buil more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 25 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Calhoun County industrial park slated for SEEDS investment topping $2 million The Calhoun County Economic Development Council has been awarded more than $2 million to expand a local industrial park and help position the region for new jobs and investments. The funding, through Alabama's Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will aid in the development of a newly a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Restructures for Acquisition Speed * The Army's six newly created portfolio acquisition executives are a cornerstone of the service's transformation efforts, leaders said. Appearing together for the first time, representatives from all six portfolio acquisition executives, or PAEs, spoke on a panel March 24 during the Association of the U.S. Army's Global For more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 24 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson stands up for farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 22 other states supporting a challenge to a Massachusetts law that bans the sale, and even transportation, of any pork that was produced in violation of Massachusetts hog housing space requirements. In their friend-of-the-court brief, t more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 24 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight for Pork Producers at the United States Supreme Court * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 24 states in a brief asking the United States Supreme Court to rule that Massachusetts's radical pork ban is unconstitutional. Massachusetts's "Question 3" pork ban prevents other states from selling pork in or transporting through Massachus more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Dollar General for Religious Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says nationwide retailer demoted manager for observing his Sabbath MOBILE, Ala. - Dolgencorp LLC, the operator of Dollar General stores, violated federal law when it demoted a Jewish assistant store manager because of his Sabbath observance, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a la more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * FEMA Grants States Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects Work Aligns with FEMA's Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 25 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * First Lady Gwendolyn Jackson Brown joins Tuskegee Leaders for Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Cancer affects everyone in some way and staffers of the Center for Biomedical Research recently organized a luncheon and workshop to provide support, awareness and to keep the conversation around cancer prevention going. "We will fight the good fight to ensure that conversation sparks action," said Tuskegee Univ more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Future of cancer care advances through UAB innovations * Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are advancing cancer prevention and treatment through lifestyle science, molecular targeting and biomedical engineering. Prevention after remission Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., professor of nutrition sciences in the School of Health Professions and the a more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 24 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces 35 New Pre-K-3rd Grade Classrooms as Part of Strong Start, Strong Finish Initiative * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the addition of 35 new classrooms through Alabama's Pre-K through 3 rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) initiative, further expanding coordinated early learning efforts in schools across the state. The expansion sup more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following opening remarks from a March 18, 2025, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe": * * * Today, we continue our posture hearings with EUCOM. We meet at a critical moment. Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine continues. The U.S. military is actively degrading Iran's military capabilities and preventing the regime from acquiring a  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following opening remarks from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture & National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere": * * * Today, we begin our fiscal year 2027 posture hearings with U.S. Northern and Southern Commands. During the last administration, failed open border policies allowed illegal immigrants to flood into our country and deadly narcotics more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield New SOSA-aligned, open-architecture computing chassis accelerates AI-enabled decision-making, sensor fusion, and multi-domain operations for ground combat platforms *  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news wrap up: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | April 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Amanda Seccia of Nazareth University and Ph.D. candidate Katie Wooten, co-authored the paper " Identity mediation in doctoral education: Extending a situated framework of scholarly identity," published in the Journal of Education. Dr. Rob Helfenbein, professor of curri more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 24 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU celebrates 12 school district teachers earning prestigious National Board Certification Mississippi State's World Class Teaching Program is celebrating 12 teachers who have achieved the prestigious National Board Certification and 13 who have renewed the credential. Representing school districts in Mississippi and Alabama, teachers earning or maintaining certification through the universit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Obadal: Army Building Modern, Dominant Land Force * From the Army's organic industrial base to its installations, the service is working to provide soldiers with the capabilities they need to fight on a complex future battlefield, Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal said. Speaking March 24 during a keynote address to open the Association of the U.S. Army's 2026 Glo more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, March 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Rush Health welcomes pediatric nurse practitioner Brandi Hansford * MERIDIAN, Miss. - Ochsner Rush Health is pleased to announce the addition of Brandi Hansford, MSN, CPNP-PC, to its team of medical professionals. Hansford is now seeing patients at Ochsner Children's Health Center in Meridian, providing comprehensive pediatric services and individualized care plans more PR

NEW YORK, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * OWN'S EXPANDS THE BELLE COLLECTIVE FRANCHISE WITH BELLE COLLECTIVE: BIRMINGHAM PREMIERING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10 * (Los Angeles, Calif.) - BELLE COLLECTIVE: BIRMINGHAM, OWN's newest franchise and first-ever Belle Collective spin-off, is set to premiere on Friday, April 10 at 9pm ET/PT featuring a powerful collective of southern Belles in the rising cultu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Stanley L. Brown, principal deputy assistant secretary of State for political-military affairs, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "Reforming America's Defense Sales": * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Trump Administration's comprehensive reform of the United States foreign arms transfer s more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Sues Hinds County Sheriff's Office and Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety for Failing to Release Records About Inmate Deaths * HINDS COUNTY, Miss. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a complaint against the Hinds County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) for violating the Mississippi Public Records Act. The lawsui more PR

NEW YORK, March 25 -- The Toy Foundation, an arm of the Toy Association, issued the following news: * * * The Toy Foundation(TM) Awards $600,000 in Grants to Bring Play into Pediatric Care for More Than 220,000 Children Grants Support 37 Children's Hospitals Nationwide Serving Under-Resourced Communities * The Toy Foundation(TM) (TTF), the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association(TM), will continue delivering the healing power of play to comfort children as they undergo medical treatment wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * US Army launches online marketplace to revolutionize drone acquisition The U.S. Army launched the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace on March 24 -- a new digital storefront designed to get trusted, cutting-edge drone technology into the hands of Soldiers faster than ever before. This digital one-stop shop will allow Army units, government partners and allied nations to efficiently procure vetted UAS solutions.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Sunday Briefing on Fox * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Sunday Briefing with Peter Doocy on Fox News to discuss the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and her work to find a pathway forward. On growing TSA lines and wait times for Americans caused by the Democrat-led DHS shutdown: "Look, this is just complete more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues' Resolution Honoring Six Fallen U.S. Servicemembers Unanimously Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently introduced a resolution honoring the sacrifice and service of six American heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Jon Husted, Mark Warner Lead Bill to Protect Children on Social Media * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a bipartisan bill to empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of the U.S. Space Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing": * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to present U.S. Space Command's (USSPACECOM) priorities and posture for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This testimony ad more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher shows how "exclusionary" ads can boost consumer connection Russ Nelson In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, "This isn't for you." Yet that approach, known as "dissuasive framing," is at the heart of research led by more PR

TROY, Alabama, March 24 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * University Honors to lead TROY to prestigious Partners in Peace designation with Nobel Peace Center * Troy University will soon be formally designated as a Partners in Peace (PiP) institution, a recognition that places the University among a select group of institutions connected to the educational mission of the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway. This designation expands opportunities for faculty-student collabor more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Strengthens Rural and Primary Care Workforce with Strong 2026 Match By Amy Ostroth The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is celebrating another successful year of residency matches, with students across all four campuses securing placements that advance the College's mission to serve rural and medically underserved communities. Overall, VCOM's final matc more PR