WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America(R), the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens list. From the Green Moun more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces 2026 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards * The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Public Library Directors Association of Alabama as the recipient of the 2026 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Deborah Caldwell-Stone as the recipient more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines gets game day ready with largest-ever football schedule for fans * Football fans can get a head start on their game plan for fall with expanded flights on more than 80 routes this football season, spanning both professional and college games. * The airline's unique AAdvantage Perks sweepstakes program blends the love of travel with the love of football. * The matchups are set and American is r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (23 pages) * * * Construction and extraction occupations had employment of 6.4 million in May 2025, representing 4.1 percent of total national employment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The largest construction and extraction occupations were construction laborers (1.1 million) and first-line supervisors of construction trades and more PR

DECATUR, Alabama, May 16 -- Calhoun Community College issued the following news release: * * * Remembering Dr. Marilyn C. Beck: A Visionary Leader Who Believed in Success for Every Student Calhoun Community College mourns the passing of Dr. Marilyn C. Beck a visionary leader, a tireless advocate for students, and the woman who transformed this institution in ways that will endure for generations. Named Calhoun's 4th president in November 2002, Dr. Beck made history as the College's first and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at the markup of three bills: * * * Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Markup on Legislation to Support the Redevelopment of Brownfields Sites and Expand Access to Recycling Infrastructure Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Environment Subcommittee Advances Legislation to Support the Redevelopment of Brownfields Sites and Expand Recycling Access Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a markup of legislation to support the redevelopment of Brownfields sites and ensure communities have acc more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Participate in "Light to Unite" Week, July 1 to July 8, to Honor America's 250th Anniversary * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging all Alabamians to join in honoring America's 250 th anniversary by participating in the national "Light to Unite" week, July 1 through July 8, 2026. During Light to Unite Week, Alabamians are urged to show their patrio more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Vote in May 19 Primary Election * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to vote in the upcoming May 19 Primary Election. "As citizens, it is our patriotic duty to vote. In Alabama, we have an important Primary Election this Tuesday, May 19 with several big races on the ballot." said Governor Ivey. "Alabama is experiencing historic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Heads to Montgomery to Fight for Voting Rights amid Renewed Threats to Black Voting Power * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will travel to Montgomery, Alabama this weekend to participate in the "All Roads Lead to the South" Congressional Pilgrimage. The day of action comes amid ongoing concerns over efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways that dilute Black repr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Perilous partnership among gender, violence, military scrutinized in new book * LAWRENCE -President Dwight D. Eisenhower famously coined the concept of the military-industrial complex. But one University of Kansas professor has introduced an equally intriguing concept: the military-sexual-gender-complex. "There are all kinds of ways to think about the intersection of gender, sexuality and violence in th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: REPS. HILL, ADAMS, TURNER, SEWELL, MCCORMICK, FIGURES INTRODUCE IGNITE HBCU EXCELLENCE ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced H.R. 8791, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, following years of bipartisan work to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. The legislation is co-led by HBCU C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Returns Landmark IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to Capitol Hill * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Representative French Hill (R-AR-02) reintroduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for Historically Black College and University Excellence Act, also known as the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, H.R. 8791. Se more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news on May 15, 2026: * * * StellarXplorer Team's Top 3 Finish Completes Successful Civil Air Patrol Space/Cyber Season A cadet team from Colorado Springs made the awards podium at the StellarXplorers national finals, officially ending CAP's 2025-2026 space and cyber season. * The Colorado Springs Cadet Squadron StellarXplorers team took third place April 24 at the finals of the 2025-2026 Nati more PR

TROY, Alabama, May 15 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Tatum to Troy University graduates: 'Success comes from consistently showing up' * Northwest Missouri State University President and Troy University alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum told TROY graduates that success rarely comes from having all the answers but rather by consistently showing up regardless of how difficult or messy life gets. Tatum spoke to nearly 1,000 graduates during two spring commencement exercises across t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Husted Make Move to Crack Down on Student Aid Fraud * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. This bill would implement strong safeguards to prevent student aid fraud. The bill would target "ghost students more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Honors Fallen Alabama Conservation Officer Shawn Nixon During National Police Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took to the Senate floor to recognize several Alabama police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty over the past year, including Officer Shawn Nixon of the Alabama Department of Conserv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions FBI Director Kash Patel, ATF Director Robert Cekada on FY27 Budget Requests in Senate Appropriations Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies to review the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Requests for the Federal Bureau of Investigatio more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH recognizes inventors who received 11 patents during 2025-26 year at April 23 ceremony Ann Marie Martin The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) honored researchers from two colleges and four departments who have been awarded 11 patents during the past year. The annual patent award recognition was held on April 23 during the 2026 University Awards for Excellence event in the Student Services Bui more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Rotorcraft Center develops Skyspear(TM) attack drone with counter-uncrewed aerial systems, highlighted at T-REX event Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are showcasing the latest evolution of the Skyspear(TM) autonomous aerial defense platform this month at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Readiness Experimentation  more PR

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT honors notable alumni with first annual 10 Under 10 Awards The University of North Texas Alumni Association, in partnership with the GOLD Alumni Network, proudly hosted the first annual 10 Under 10 Awards April 17, 2026. The awards celebrate exceptional alumni within 10 years of graduation who exemplify the Mean Green spirit by already making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon more PR