HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * 31 Scholars, One Legacy of Excellence: Freddye T. Davy Honors College Welcomes Hampton's Highest-Achieving Freshmen * Scholars begin their Hampton journey with a commitment to academic distinction, leadership and service. HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 1, 2026) - Hampton University's Freddye T. Davy Honors College welcomed 31 high-achieving freshmen into its distinguished University Scholars cohort during an induction ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Student Center  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Alabama Judge Draws Rebuke from Supreme Court Justice * Steven Mulkey was charged with capital murder in the 2018 killings of two hotel owners in Irondale, Alabama. During jury selection, his Jefferson County trial judge held a potential juror in contempt for being 30 minutes late to court and ordered him arrested in front of all the other potential jurors, leading jurors to express fear of sharing their views about the case more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Annual Go Global Week Encourages Samford Campus to Fulfill Great Commission * Samford University's campus turned into a hub for global missions during the annual Go Global Week, where events challenged students and guests to spread the Gospel "to the ends of the Earth" and fulfill the Great Commission. This year's Go Global Week, staged Oct. 5-9, was presented by Beeson Divinity School's Global Center and Samford's Office of Spiritual Life. Twenty m more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Aron Beezley Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Growing Use of AI in Government Contracting * Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Bloomberg Law on the growing use of AI in evaluating contractor proposals, which is prompting government contractor attorneys to rethink litigation strategy for challenging improper AI use in bid evaluations. Beezley pointed out that before the September ruling, Judge Lerner had ordered the Army  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Judges Training School to Cut Ties with China-backed Environmental Group * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the National Judicial College ("NJC") asking it to end its relationship with a radical environmental organization with ties to the communist Chinese government. The NJC is a premier judicial education institution. Judges across the Unit more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 35-State Coalition To Protect Victims of Crime * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, led 34 other states in a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary supporting the passage of H.R. 909, the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025," which is critical to supporting victims of crime across more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bruce Ely Quoted in Bloomberg Tax on Alabama's Remote Worker Tax Guidance * Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax about the Alabama Department of Revenue's guidance, issued in August, clarifying that employers should withhold Alabama income tax from a nonresident employee's wages only to the extent those wages are attributable to services physically performed in Alabama. Ely noted that Alabama was the only  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 (TNSrep) -- The California State Auditor issued the following report entitled "Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees Waste, Inefficiency, Misuse of State Resources, Contracting Violations, and Other Improper Governmental Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * October 1, 2026 Investigative Report I2026-1 The Governor of California President pro Tempore of the Senate Speaker of the Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: T more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * CDCR hosts automotive and motorsports industry day * Auburn Engineering's second Automotive and Motorsports Industry Day on Oct. 6 connected 181 students with 13 employers seeking engineering talent for internships, co-ops and full-time positions. The event, hosted by the Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) office, brought together automotive and motorsports companies for recruiting and networking. Apryl Mullins, director of  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSida) -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Demand the Shut Down of Baker Correctional Institution, Citing Reports of Medical Neglect and Abusive Conditions * Letter sent to state and federal authorities details pervasive conditions that deprive people of human dignity, medical care and their constitutional rights SANDERSON, Fla. -- A coalition of civil rights groups today urged the closure of Baker Correctional Institution (BCI), citing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Challenges Unlawful Use of Public Money for Trump Political Ads * NEW YORK -- A coalition including a nationwide watchdog group, a service workers union and a candidate for State House in Alabama has filed a legal challenge to the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful use of public funds for partisan political ads. In a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York, government watchdog group Common Cause, Service  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Taxpayer-Funded Trump Political Ads * NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump-Vance administration, including the Department of Homeland Security, from using taxpayer funds to create and air partisan political ads for 14 days. This order comes after a coalition consisting of a good-go more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 11 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Georgia Beats Alabama In Top 10 Showdown * Georgia earned its first win at Alabama since 2007 with a hard fought 20-17 victory. The defense was the key as the Bulldogs held the Crimson Tide to just 3 points in the second half and no points in the fourth quarter. With the win, coupled with Texas' loss to Oklahoma, Georgia moves to No. 1 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while Alabama drops to No. 7. Tate Sandell's walk-off  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * TALLAHASSEE, Fla..-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, Major General John D. Haas, and Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to provide updates on Hurricane Isaias and the state's more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Isaias. As of 5:00 p.m. EDT, Hurricane Isaias was located over the south-central Gulf of America, moving northeast at  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * TALLAHASSEE, Fla..-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to provide updates on Florida's ongoing response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias. Hurrica more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, and Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly in Milton and Santa Rosa Beach to announce additional recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias. In Milton, Governor DeSantis announced t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Gulf Coast braces for Isaias; CARE mobilizes to support women and families * October 8, 2026, Atlanta, Ga. - Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias along the Gulf Coast as they prepare for landfall either late Friday or Saturday morning. The National Hurricane Center's forecast shows the greatest risk stretching from southeastern Louisiana through Mississippi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Journey's 'Separate Ways' brings Georgia/Alabama rivalry to life in opening tease for 'ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One' * ESPN and Two Circles collaborated once again ahead of the SEC heavyweight bout between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One (Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. ET). The tease will first air during College GameDay Built by The Home De more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC closes fiscal year 2026 with $6.8 billion in Army contracting support * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- The Mission and Installation Contracting Command closed fiscal year 2026 with more than 21,450 contracting actions valued at approximately $6.8 billion, including $2.9 billion awarded to American small businesses, as the command expanded its role in Army modernization and innovative acquisition. The command also  more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Monitoring Hurricanes Isaias and Simon as Landfalls Near This Weekend, and More * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that form more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * NOAA's GOES East Satellite Monitors Hurricane Isaias * Product: Infrared and visible Instrument: Advanced Baseline Imager Timespan: October 7, 2026 (23:01 UTC) - October 8, 2026 (15:21 UTC) NOAA's GOES East satellite is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias as it rapidly intensifies over the Gulf of America. According to a National Hurricane Center report, d more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * On DAF Day, SPLC Calls Out Risks to Civil Society From Donor-Advised Fund Deplatforming * Deplatforming weakens the civil rights infrastructure that protects Black and Brown communities and a multiracial democracy MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Today, on DAF Day, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) President and CEO Ryan Haygood joined a coalition of partners in support of advancing the "Free Your DAF," campaign, speaking to the danger more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Record ratings, record matchup: 'College GameDay' takes a historic trip to Tuscaloosa * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will air live from the University of Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 10 ahead of a showdown between SEC heavyweights No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama. Due to expected inclement weather, the show will originate from inside the Coleman Coliseum on the University of Alabama's campus. The show air more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC and Voting Rights Groups Demand Texas Correct Motor Voter Registration Failures Before November Election * MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Yesterday, The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), on behalf of the NAACP, NAACP Texas State Conference, and the Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (TX LULAC), called on Texas to remedy widespread failures in the state's motor voter registration system that delayed the transmission o more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Transfer Student Finds Her Path at Samford through STEM Scholars * Jada Tannehill's experience in a community college STEM Scholars Program introduced her to Samford University and prepared her for the next step in her education. Now a computer science major at Samford, Tannehill is continuing to build on that experience as she works toward a career in technology. Tannehill first became familiar with Samford through the STEM Scholars Program at Lawso more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB awarded grant to investigate new brain target for opioid addiction * UAB researchers have received a $3.3 million NIDA grant to investigate a newly identified brain cell population linked to opioid addiction, relapse risk and genetic influences, advancing potential treatments for opioid use disorder. Opioid use disorder is a public health crisis that affects millions of individuals across the United States. With the increasing use of potent opioi more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester names Patrick Carley as leader for facilities, utilities, and construction * Carley brings three decades of experience leading facilities and emergency operations at large, complex campuses, including Baylor University. The University of Rochester has named Patrick Carley senior associate vice president for Facilities and Services. Carley will report to Elizabeth Milavec, executive vice president for Administration and Finance, chief fin more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Wing commanders outline mission growth, readiness priorities at Montgomery forum * Three Air Force wing commanders outlined plans for fifth-generation fighter operations, helicopter aircrew training and growing installation requirements during the Montgomery Regional Chamber's Washington Brief Series on Oct. 8. Col. Michael Gallucci, 42d Air Base Wing commander; Col. John Caldwell, 187th Fighter Wing commander; and Col. Shane Devlin, 908th Fl more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Young Alumnus of the Year: James Graham amazed by 'the impact Samford has' * During the 12 years since graduating from Samford, James Graham has fortified his relationship with the university and grown to fully appreciate its impact. He endowed two scholarships in honor of his grandfathers, became integral into alumni relations and joined the Brock School of Business Advisory Board. Currently a senior partner at The LiveOak Group Strategic Financial  more PR