WASHINGTON, June 18 -- AARP issued the following news release on June 17, 2026 with United Way Worldwide: * * * AARP and United Way Worldwide Expand 211 Caregiver Program to 10 New States - Increasing Support for Millions More Family Caregivers Expansion into additional 211 call centers brings the program to 32 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 50% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 36 million family caregivers - Millions more family caregivers across the country now have easier access to critical support through t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of the First Amendment right of the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, Illinois, at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  The PCC of Rockford holds to a traditional Christian teaching on human life and sexuality and expect their employees to uphold th more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, June 19 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Jennifer Burgett named Alabama College Athletic Trainer of the Year By Brett Buckner Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in Jacksonville State University's Master's in Athletic Training program, was named 2026 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Alabama Athletic Trainers' Association (ALATA). "I was surprised and truly humbled," Dr. Burgett said. "There are so many outs more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following transcript of a media conference call involving NBA and college basketball analyst Jay Bilas regarding the 2026 NBA draft preview: * * * Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA and College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas * ESPN NBA and College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas previewed the 2026 NBA Draft on a June 18 media conference call. Q. I'm curious what you think about what Brad Underwood has done at Illinois given Keaton Wagle more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF questions Auburn University coach-led prayers and 'Jesus' uniforms The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that Auburn University stop suffusing its men's baseball program with religion. A concerned Auburn University family member has informed the state/church watchdog that the Auburn men's baseball team has Latin crosses on the backs of their new uniforms and "Jesus Won" written on the front. Additionally, both the A more PR

GADSDEN, Alabama, June 19 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Cardinal Foundation Honors Outgoing Board Members for Years of Dedicated Service The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation recognized five outgoing members of its Board of Directors for their exceptional leadership, volunteer service and steadfast commitment to advancing educational opportunities for students and communities served by Gadsden State Community College. Concluding their service after completing two consecutive terms that began in 2020 are more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 18 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces 130 New Jobs as Vulcaflex Selects Auburn for U.S. Expansion Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn. The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs.  "Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn," said Governor Ivey. "I am confiden more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined America's Newsroom with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer on Fox News. She discussed President Trump's leadership in negotiations with Iran, as well as the importance of reauthorizing FISA Section 702 after its expiration due to Senate Democrats' obstruction. On the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran: "Look, in my opinio more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 19 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Italian auto industry supplier Vulcaflex picks Auburn for first North American facility Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn. The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs, company and state officials said. "Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn," Governor Kay Ivey said. "I'm confident Vu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Shine Light on Federal Court Proceedings * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced two bipartisan bills by voice vote to allow television cameras in federal courtrooms. The bills are led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). "The judicial branch has a massive impact on Americans' daily lives, yet few of us get t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Shine Light on Federal Court Proceedings The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced two bipartisan bills by voice vote to allow television cameras in federal courtrooms. The bills are led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). "The judicial branch has a massive impact on more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Neighbors with a Shared Purpose: Samford and Homewood City Schools Invest in Future Leaders * For decades, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education and Homewood City Schools have partnered to strengthen education in the community they call home. The partnership, which dates back to the late 1990s, has helped prepare generations of school leaders through graduate programs designed to equip educators with the knowledge and practical exp more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Nine new genomic regions that control a critical heart biomarker uncovered by largest genetic study * Pankaj Arora, M.D., and Naman Shetty, M.D. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have published a study in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine that maps the genetic blueprint of NT-proBNP, a hormone produced by the heart that plays a central role in regulating blood pressure, metabolism  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces New Corporate Headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring in Midtown Atlanta The 165,000-square-foot lease marks major momentum for the Class-A office tower as Pinnacle stakes a claim in the heart of Midtown - Portman and Perform Properties today announced Pinnacle Financial Partne more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Secures Additional $6.9 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Funding Bills * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured an additional $6,983,968 in federal funding for nine community projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in the remaining Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding bills approved by the House Appropriations Committee. That is in addition more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Pharmacy Professor Appointed President of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists * Kim Benner, PharmD '96, professor of pharmacy practice at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was inaugurated as president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) during the Pharmacy Futures meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Faculty members, alumni and student pharmacists from McWhorter attended the meeting to support Ben more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Celebrates Sustainability with First LEED-Certified Buildings * Samford University's national award-winning Campus Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex-an $85 million expansion of Seibert Hall completed in September 2024-earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in May. Days later, on June 3, the university's newest student housing complex, Audrey Lattimore Gaston Hall and Marvin L. Mann Hall,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * SCHATZ PRESSES MUSEUMS AND UNIVERSITIES TO QUICKLY RETURN NATIVE ANCESTRAL REMAINS AND ITEMS, COMPLY WITH NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT Renewed Call Follows Schatz's Efforts In Recent Years To Return Native Remains and Items Back To The Communities Where They Belong - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affair more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Announces 25 Alabamians Appointed to U.S. Service Academies for Class of 2030 * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced 25 Alabamians have accepted their appointment to a U.S. service academy. Senator Tuberville nominated these students to represent Alabama in the class of 2030 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Aca more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Warns of Threats the CCP Poses to American Seniors * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Commissioners of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Joshua Hodges, Leland Miller, Reva Price, and Chris Slevin during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville spoke with the witnesses about the threat China poses to our pharmaceutical industry. He also spoke with more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers discover ultrasound-based approach that may help reduce harmful inflammation and support joint healing Russ Nelson With an aging population experiencing joint pain and inflammation at an all-time high, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have published new findings that suggest continuous low-intensity ultrasound may help shift the body's immune response from prolong more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, June 18 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Research Explores Link Between Alzheimer's Protein and Urinary Tract Infections * A protein best known for its role in Alzheimer's disease may also help explain why some urinary tract infections become life-threatening, according to new research underway at the University of South Alabama. Scientists at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine are investigating whether amyloid-beta (Ab), a protein long associated with Alzheimer's di more PR