LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Settlement with Family Dollar for Overcharging Customers * Griffin: 'As part of this settlement, Family Dollar will create a nationwide Consumer Redress Fund of $40 million for eligible consumers' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar for charging customers more for products than what the company had advertised and listed on its s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $63 MILLION NATIONAL SETTLEMENT WITH FAMILY DOLLAR STORES IN PRICE TRANSPARENCY WIN FOR CONSUMERS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of 16 other states, secured a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores (Family Dollar), to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more at the register than the pri more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition in Securing $63 Million Settlement with Family Dollar Stores Regarding Over-Charging at Register Practices * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 16 other states, secured a $63 million national settlement with Family Dollar Stores to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices disp more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Nov. 13 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Bicentennial Homecoming brings Choctaws of all ages together for 200-year MC celebration * Mississippi Christian University's Bicentennial Homecoming Week Oct. 27-31 began with community service projects and ended with an MC Singers concert, but the largest slate of homecoming activities in recent memory proved that MC's commitment to faith, family and community hasn't wavered in 200 years. MC's Homecoming brought numerous alumni, friends and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Alabama Mosque Targeted in Arson Attack, Suspect Still At Large * CAIR-Alabama offers $10,000 award for information leading to arrest, calls on Sen. Tuberville and other political leaders to stop fanning anti-Muslim hate (WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/13/26) - The Alabama office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offere more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cami Tinsley Advocates for Families Living with Type 1 Diabetes * After her teenage son, John, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Samford University alumna Cami Tinsley, MSE '19, spent the past year learning to manage his care and helping other families facing similar challenges. When her son's energy dropped and he began losing weight, she became concerned and scheduled a visit with his pediatrician. What seemed like a routine illness quickly bec more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Computer Technology] (TNSrpt) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Report Highlights Expanding State Privacy Regulation * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released its 2026 State Privacy Landscape Report. This year, four states enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws, while others expanded on existing requirements. The report highlights how the new laws are creating an increasingly complex regulatory lands more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as Finalist in National Civil Trial Competition * Samford University Cumberland School of Law's trial team reached the championship round of the 25th Annual National Civil Trial Competition, held Nov. 5-8, finishing as national finalists. Representing Cumberland were third-year law students Elle Drennen, Sloane Saxon, Ellie Tidwell and Daniel Washington. Hosted by Loyola Law School Los Angeles, the compet more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * From Transfer Quarterback to Future History Teacher * Thomas Vaccaro's grandmother taught for more than 40 years in a small town in Ohio. When he was growing up, his family would visit her and her school, and what he remembers best happened outside the classroom. "We would be walking around town or even go to the grocery store, and almost every single person would come up and talk to her and thank her," Vaccaro said. "Just seeing the impact she made on so more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * November 13, 2026 Gov. Kemp Announces 182 Appointments and Reappointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 182 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Veterans Service Board Vivian Greentree is the co-founder and principal of Quickstep Advisory, an executive strategy firm focused on enterprise growth and community investment. A U.S. N more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * How Chloe Melas went from EETV to NBC -- and said yes to her own story * They got back from commercial and the guy dressed as Gumby, real name Al Roker, tossed it to Draculette. "Happy Halloween, Melas!" "Happy Halloween to you guys!" She's seen Al and everyone a bunch this year. Once a week or so. Remembering Dolly. Remembering Tim Curry. Taylor Swift's wedding was obviously big news. More recently, there'd been segments on Netflix's viewership struggles and  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Kelly recognized by CVS/AACP * Emily Kelly, a member of the Harrison College of Pharmacy Class of 2029, recently was announced as a recipient of a 2026 CVS Health Foundation/AACP Community Pharmacy Award for Student Pharmacists. She is one of just 21 student recipients from across the country and receives a $20,000 scholarship. "My experiences in community pharmacy, patient care, service and leadership have shown me the meaningful impact pharmacists can have as  more PR

RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Nov. 13 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news: * * * NACC Science Department Studies Water Quality in Lake Guntersville, Finds No Evidence of Contamination * When concerns arose about foul odors and heavy aquatic vegetation accumulating along portions of Lake Guntersville, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) stepped in to help investigate a question important to the surrounding community: Was the water quality being affected? At the request of NACC President Dr. David Campbell, the col more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Joins FTC and 16 States in Securing $63 Million Settlement with Family Dollar Stores in Price Transparency Win for Consumers * Family Dollar Stores agreed to a $63 million settlement with Nebraska, the Federal Trade Commission, and 16 other states to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more at checkout than the prices advertised on shelves, price tags, and advertisements. The complaint alleges  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners honored as finalist for Corporate Kindness Award * Inaugural awards recognize kindness as a driver of performance, culture and impact NASHVILLE, TN, Nov. 13, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq: PNFP) was honored as a finalist for the Corporate Kindness Awar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSCrpt) -- Ranking of the Rate of State Medical Boards' Serious Disciplinary Actions, 2023-2025 - A report from Public Citizen - November 2026 (28 pages) Here are excerpts * * * Executive Summary This report examines the extent to which medical-licensing boards are taking actions to protect the public from physicians who injure patients or behave inappropriately or illegally. The report, covering state medical boards' serious disciplinary actions from 2023 to 2025, is one of a series from Public Citizen's Health Resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA to Zeldin: EPA Should 'Promptly Deny' RFS Waiver Requests * In a letter sent today to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the agency to "promptly deny" a recent request from the governors of Alabama and Louisiana for a general waiver of the 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending requirements. RFA's letter underscores that the governors' request fails to meet any of the statutory conditi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Faculty Appearing at Major Theological Conferences * A host of professors from across Samford University's campus will present proposals and moderate discussions at three major theological conferences in November. Faculty are participating in the annual meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion, all of which will be held in Denver. Faculty appearing at thes more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup Success Story: The Journey Behind Paper Eliza * Samford University alumna Eliza Bishop Weaver '20 has always been drawn to entrepreneurship and creativity, but she never imagined where those interests would eventually lead. In 2017, during her freshman year at Samford, Weaver created personalized stationery for her college roommate to take to camp that summer. What began as a creative project quickly grew into something more. With a  more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns Live on NBC and Peacock Nov. 26, Bringing Holiday Magic to Life for Millions * America's most-watched entertainment telecast of the year airs on NBC and Peacock at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones, hosted by TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. November 13, 2026 On Thursday, Nov. 26, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will deliver holiday magic - celebrating entertainment, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * The culture shift from "safe, legal, and rare" to "Shout Your Abortion" * How the abortion lobby removed "rare" from the popular slogan, then hid the baby, and then moved on to making abortions popular. "We're never going to change these policies unless we change the culture, and the way we change the culture is through art." That sentence came from Caren Spruch, who has directed Planned Parenthood's arts and entertainment engag more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Treating the Whole Person: UMB Researcher Takes Spiritual Awareness Training for Mental Health Professionals Global * Years ago, when a woman struggling with depression and several chronic health conditions sought treatment from Michelle J. Pearce, PhD, professor at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies (UMSGS), Pearce asked a simple question during their first session: "Is religion or spirituality a part of your life more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors Veteran-Owned Small Businesses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his colleagues in signing a resolution recognizing November 9-13, 2026, as National Veterans Small Business Week. This week honors the service of our veterans and their entrepreneurial dedication to their communities. Sen. Tuberville has recognized National Veterans Small Business Week throughout his tenure in the U.S. Senate. "Alabama  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS MBA students take second in national case competition * Four University of Illinois Springfield Master of Business Administration (MBA) students earned second place out of 16 teams in the Florida Southern College MBA Strategic Case Competition on Nov. 13, 2026. The team received a $600 cash prize. The UIS team, known as Team Nectar, consisted of Dolapo Adunola, Rachael Baliira, Amber Carriker and Sarah Akhtar. Sudeep Sharma, more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate November 10, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Aesch, of Florida, to be Federal Transit Administrator, vice Marcus Molinaro. Mikhail Bogachek, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kosovo. Andreas Borgeas, of California, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 202 more PR