WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Aderholt Applauds Congressional ARC Funding Supporting STEAM Education in Blount County * WASHINGTON -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a federal-state partnership funded by Congress, has approved a $264,432 grant for the Blount County Education Foundation to strengthen STEAM training programs for students in Blount County. This  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release: * * * Alabama Workforce Leader Recognized for National Breakthrough in Talent Innovation Apolitical announced this week that the Office of Education and Workforce Statistics has been selected as Alabama's featured winner in 50 States, 50 Breakthroughs, a national recognition highlighting innovative public sector solutions across the country. The selection recognizes the leadership of Nathani more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 17 -- Auburn University issued the following news: * * * Auburn University Board of Trustees approve key initiatives driving innovation, student success and statewide impact * Auburn University's Board of Trustees convened Feb. 13, 2026, at Auburn University at Montgomery, moving forward several core priorities designed to elevate the student experience, expand academic opportunities and advance the university's land-grant mission. The board gave final approval for co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Beasley Allen Law Firm has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding its proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 concerning machine-generated evidence. In the letter, the firm expresses concerns about the clarity and practicality of the proposed rule, suggesting it should be tabled for further consideration. The letter highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the techno more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Carson's Analysis of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Continues to Draw National and International Attention * The debate over the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) continues to shape U.S. foreign policy nearly 25 years after its passage. Scholarship by Carlissa Carson, assistant professor of law at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, remains an important p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "It is with profoundly heavy hearts that the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the passing of the civil rights leader and American icon, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides Gannet BioChem on Acquisition of Laysan Bio * The Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Private Equity teams guided Gannet BioChem, backed by Boston-based private equity firm Ampersand Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Laysan Bio, a life sciences company based in Arab, Alabama. The acquisition strengthens Gannet BioChem's capabilities across activated polymer more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Historic Saturday featuring nation's top four teams headlines ESPN's men's college basketball schedule, Feb. 17-22 * * No. 4 Arizona at No. 2 Houston (ABC) and No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke (ESPN) cap landmark day * College GameDay live from Washington, D.C. ahead of Wolverines-Blue Devils ESPN's industry-leading coverage of men's college basketball continues wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday * '[Democrats] fly across the globe to talk about national security when they voted to defund ours, and the American people aren't going to have it' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss ongoing Department of Homeland Security Appropriations funding negotiations more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Hellbenders * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force the agency to set a binding date to enact federal protections for hellbender salamanders under the Endangered Species Act. The agency was required to finalize protections for Eastern hellbenders in December 202 more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Civil Rights Champion and Arbiter of Justice * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the legendary civil rights leader, politician, advocate, and ordained minister whose powerful voice galvanized generations in the fight for civil rights, human rights, and racial justice. A towering figure more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies During spaceflight, the human body is exposed to unique conditions, one of which is microgravity (diminished or close to zero gravity compared with Earth). Spaceflight ages the human body at an accelerated pac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell's Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. * Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. "My heart breaks for the passing of Civil Rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Rev. Jackson's life was a testament to the power of faith, moral conviction, and unrelenting activism. A beloved spirit more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Physician Assistant Students Record 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Exam * Samford University's 2025 physician assistant (PA) cohort earned a 100% first time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), finishing nine points above the national average. The accomplishment highlights the students' steady preparation and the dedication of the program's fa more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 18 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * SPLC Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Rev. Jackson's dedication to human rights played a pivotal role in shaping a worldwide movement for freedom and justice * The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) remembers the life of famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away this morning at age 84. Jackson, who became a member of the Southern  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 18 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news: * * * SPLC, ACLU and Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Secure Settlement for Family on Police Excessive Force Case NEW ORLEANS -- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Louisiana and the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center announced that they have reached a financial settlement for Wesley Pigott and his children. The agreement offers resolve  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Feb. 18 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee University joins the world in mourning the loss of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Thonnia Lee The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. walked this earth with a singular purpose: to empower people and to confront injustice wherever it lived. From his early days at the side of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through the era of boycotts and divestment, to his history making campaigns for President of the U more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow A University of Iowa research engineer has invented a custom physics-based approach for measuring the flow in rivers and streams, which could benefit applications ranging from design of structures to flood warnings to resource management. The vast majority--about 95%--of flood monitoring systems operated by t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Alabama contractor for exposing workers to sewage gas that resulted in 2 fatalities * BIRMINGHAM, AL - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found numerous safety hazards at a Mobile worksite where Construction Labor Services Inc. workers were exposed to sewage gases, resulting in two fatalities. Investigators with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Admi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Farragut Arrives in Mobile, AL to Celebrate Tradition, Service, and Community The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in Mobile, Alabama for a scheduled port visit, in conjunction with the city's 2026 Mardi Gras celebration, February 13. As the oldest organized Mardi Gras in the United States, Mobile provides a unique opportunity for Sailors aboard Farragut to engage with t more PR