MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey awards $1 million for Lockheed Martin plant expansion in Pike County October 14, 2026 MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $1 million grant to construct a water line to support a planned expansion at the Lockheed Martin plant in Troy that is expected to result in 300 new jobs. The aerospace and defense company plans an investment of $35 to $50 million for an operational expansion at its plant in Troy that  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey awards grant for substance abuse treatment at Alabama state prisons October 15, 2026 MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $280,806 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) to fund a substance abuse treatment program to help state prisoners end drug addictions which often contribute to their incarceration. "Ending drug addictions reduces recidivism and puts inmates on a path toward a more produ more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.6 million to increase traffic safety awareness, enforcement across Alabama October 14, 2026 MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.6 million for a combined effort to boost enforcement of traffic laws and to encourage safe driving practices. The grants to the state's four regional traffic safety offices will fund overtime for law enforcement officers across the state to target d more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Names Mark Colson as Next President & CEO * Colson to prioritize member value, industry integrity, and the strength of ATA's federation Washington-- The American Trucking Associations today announced the appointment of Mark Colson as its next president and CEO, effective December 1, 2026. A trucking association leader and passionate advocate for America's motor carriers and trucking professionals, Cols more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn University kicks off 2027 United Way Campaign * Buzzer-beater: Head Men's Basketball Coach Steven Pearl is lending his voice to Auburn University's United Way of Lee County Campaign, running Oct. 15-Nov. 15. Auburn University launches its annual United Way Campaign on Thursday, Oct. 15, uniting faculty and staff in support of organizations serving individuals and families throughout Lee County. This year's philanthropic effort highlights United Way of Le more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn's EWB team returns from Bolivia with 'real engineering experience' * Auburn's EWB team returns from Bolivia with mountains of 'real engineering' experience Published: Oct 15, 2026 9:00 AM By Phillip Tutor The Andes Mountains, where air is thin and the sky seems close enough to touch, is where Candace Bardwell may have first pondered the deeper meaning of Auburn Engineering's latest trip to Bolivia. She hasn't forgotten. "It remi more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn, IFDC to lead global soil health initiative * The College of Agriculture at Auburn University has been awarded its largest single grant in the college's history to establish a new program with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). In its inaugural year, the new Feed the Future Fertilizer and Soil Health Innovation Lab is receiving approximately $10 million from the U.S. Department of State to advance the project's goals through a range of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Moody and Members of the Florida Delegation Urge Department of War to Expand Florida National Guard * Florida Ranks 53rd Out of 54 States and Territories in Guardsmen Per Capita While Carrying One of the Nation's Heaviest Operational Burdens Letter Calls to Expand Florida National Guard Personnel to Match Growing Population and Mission WASHINGTON -- Congressman Vern Buchanan joined Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and 12 other members of  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Auburn's October Spirit of Excellence Honorees * Auburn University is pleased to recognize the October Spirit of Excellence honorees. These employees exemplify Auburn's commitment to service through their technical expertise, leadership, and dedication. This month's honorees are: * Sandy Cowart, Academic Support, Provost & Sr VP Academic Affairs * Sharon Smith, Custodial Services, VP-Facilities Management * Charles Brock, Energy Management, VP-Fac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Mihir Torsekar, senior economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the regulatory and economic conditions that will determine whether the United States rebuilds the capacity to make its more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From mother to daughter to granddaughter, MTSU root of family's teaching legacy * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Education played a huge role in Meredith Powers' life well before she decided she wanted to become an educator. Following in the footsteps of her mom and grandmother, she decided to attend Middle Tennessee State University as an education major. "The fact that my mom and grandmother attended MTSU made it special to me, but since becomi more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * FVSU Professor Elected to National Board of Health and Human Sciences * FORT VALLEY, GA. - Francine H. Hollis, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities' (APLU) Board on Health and Human Sciences (BHHS). Hollis will serve a three-year term beginning in November 2026 more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Award of Contract to Replace Tuscaloosa's Woolsey Finnell Bridge * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a contract to replace Tuscaloosa's Woolsey Finnell Bridge and make major improvements to US-82 (McFarland Boulevard). "For too long, folks crossing the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa have experienced their own 'rammer jammer' rush hour tr more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Opening of Huntsville's Memorial Parkway Overpass at Mastin Lake Road * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that the US-231/US-431 Memorial Parkway mainline and overpass at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville has been fully opened to traffic. "For Huntsville drivers, the three-year wait for quicker travel through Memorial Parkway is finally over," said Governor Ivey. "Today, construction workers put the fin more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU launches national network to strengthen civic discourse on college campuses Madison Center for Civic Engagement leads national Faculty Fellows program aimed at building the next generation of civic dialogue leaders across the country - At a time when productive conversations across differences can feel increasingly difficult, James Madison University is helping colleges and universities nationwide equip students with the skills needed to engage more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 6 Florida Candidates Running for Election * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org RIVERDALE, Ga. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of six candidates running to represent Florida at the federal and statewide levels in the  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Career Center helps students make national internship connections * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's Career Center is making connections that are launching the dreams of Bulldogs through internships across the country, on-the-job student experiences that often open doors to future employment and informed career path decisions. With employer partners around Mississippi and the U.S., MSU is introducing a new resource for students inter more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * NAACP, Advocacy Groups Respond to Data Center Receiving Massive Tax Break in Surprise Vote by Lowndes County Commission * Hayneville, Ala. -- TheLowndes County Commission hastily voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center. The approval follows public outcry over the lack of transparency around the project, and concerns raised around compliance with the Open Meeting and Open R more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * NASA grant offers Wake Forest students an opportunity to help develop new tools to understand gravity * NASA has awarded Wake Forest University Assistant Professor of Physics Alejandro Cardenas-Avendano a two-year, $374,000 grant to advance data analysis capabilities for the anticipated launch of NASA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) in 2035--the world's first space-based gravitational wave observatory. Detecting and analyzing gravi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Data Center Gets Massive Tax Break in Surprise Vote by Lowndes Commission October 14, 2026 Hayneville, Ala. -- The Lowndes County Commission hastily voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center. The approval follows public outcry over the lack of transparency around the project, and concerns raised around compliance with the Open Meeting and Open Record laws that allow for more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * OVC Recognizes Three Men's Basketball Players * EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE men's basketball seniors Tyler King (St. Louis), Darrion Baker (Chicago) and Jordan Pickett(Belleville, Illinois) have been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. King is recognized as the league's only returning All-OVC honoree from any program. The team's top offensive weapon from a season ago, he led the C more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Devoted Ministry * Reagan Johnson, a senior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the founder of Devoted Ministry, a faith-based brand designed to help college-age women deepen their relationship with the Lord. What is the story of your business? How did it start? Devoted started out of a desire to help high school and college-age girls grow in wisdom and deepen their faith. I originally started doing this by talking abou more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Hardeman River Angling * Mitchell Hardeman, a junior entrepreneurship major, is the founder of Hardeman River Angling, a fly-fishing lodge and guide service based in Vermont. Focused on wild brown trout fishing throughout New England, the business offers guests a personalized lodge experience that combines guided fishing excursions with opportunities to explore local culture and cuisine. What is the story of your business? How did i more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Labeled By Love * Shelby Law, a junior entrepreneurship major, is the founder of Labeled By Love, an online women's clothing boutique offering curated, trend-forward styles designed to make getting dressed fun and effortless. Built around the idea of a "label of love," the brand goes beyond fashion through creative collections, original campaigns and a community that celebrates confidence and connection. What is the story of your bu more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Lela Bee Kitchen * Lela Duggan, a junior accounting major, is the founder of Lela Bee Kitchen, a health and wellness brand offering simple, nourishing recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. What began as a passion for cooking at age 12, inspired by her own experience with food intolerances, has grown into a business centered on making allergen-friendly foods enjoyable and accessible. What is the story of yo more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Marian Florals LLC * Mary Grant Baumbach, a sophomore philosophy major, is the founder of Marian Florals LLC, a floral design and flower farming business, inspired by a lifelong love of gardening and time spent on her family's farm. What is the story of your business? How did it start? Marian Florals LLC began with a love of gardening and the outdoors. Growing up, I spent countless hours outside at my parents' farm in Irondale. By  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Sela * Sela is a technology platform founded by Ty Nelson and Troup Wallace, both senior finance majors, that connects homeowners, businesses and real estate professionals with trusted local college students for everyday projects. From moving and yard work to furniture assembly, cleaning and property preparation, Sela provides a fast, reliable and convenient way to find an extra set of hands. What is the story of your business? How  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Stitched By Madison * Madison Hamilton, a senior entrepreneurship and marketing double major, is the founder of Stitched By Madison, a sorority apparel and accessories brand celebrating sisterhood through fun, personalized designs. What began as a side hustle in high school with a single embroidery machine has grown into a thriving business serving Panhellenic sororities. What is the story of your business? How did it start? When I more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Tanner Wages Photography * Tanner Wages, a senior journalism and mass communication major, is the founder of Tanner Wages Photography. Tanner Wages Photography is grounded in the belief that photography is more than images -- it's storytelling. The business centers on the power of a single photograph to capture emotion, preserve memories and communicate what words often cannot. What is the story of your business? How did it start?  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Three Camels * Kelly Grey Taylor, a junior psychology major, is the owner of Three Camels, a clothing and accessories brand specializing in reversible tote bags. Drawing on her background in textile design from fashion school in New York City and her study abroad experience in India, Three Camels is known for its feminine, timeless pieces featuring original prints and custom designs. What is the story of your business? How did it st more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford University Launches Living Word Initiative Connecting Biblical Scholars with Churches * Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences has launched The Living Word Initiative, a new program designed to connect churches with faculty from the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies to provide biblical teaching, theological education and opportunities for congregational engagement. The initiative expands Samford's longstanding co more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive * 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 format is n more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New genetic study reveals surprising origin of Native Hawaiians By Nina Bai The first settlers of Hawaii were the most capable sailors of their time, crossing 7,000 kilometers of open ocean to reach their new home. October 15, 2026 Europe was deep in the Middle Ages when halfway around the world, on the remote, windswept shores of tiny Easter Island, a group of skilled seafarers prepared for a long voyage. They stocked their d more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * The Double-Edged Sword of a Common Chemotherapy Drug: $1 Million Grant Seeks Solutions to Brain Damage * Arsenic trioxide presents an interesting medical paradox: It is a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious harm to the brain, yet it is also an essential medicine used to treat a rare form of blood cancer. When used in hospitals to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia, arsenic trioxide can be lifesaving. Outside medical tre more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Helping America's Youth Soar, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Civil Air Patrol's cadet programs have shaped the lives of more than 1 million youth over the past 85 years. Oct 16, 2026 By Julia Martin (Contributing Writer) Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol 85th Anniversary Series. Each week leading up to CAP's milestone anniversary on Dec. 1, we will be highlighting key operations and developments in the organization's history, as de more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB and global partners awarded landmark NIH grant to combat a leading cause of maternal mortality * * UAB has been awarded funding for GLOBal PPCM, the largest global study for peripartum cardiomyopathy. The trial will test whether a widely available drug can save the lives of women with this condition. * The UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health and Center for Research in Women's Health are coordinating a new international trial, to test wh more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs * Brown served as interim provost and chief academic officer at Fayetteville State University, a public HBCU in North Carolina. * A published scholar and former tenured professor, she brings more than two decades of leadership in academic programs, faculty development, student retention, and accreditation. - PINE BLUFF, Ark. --  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Walker, Street to receive MC's Order of the Golden Arrow at Bicentennial Homecoming * At first glance, retired coaching legend Joe Walker Jr. and Abby Munton Street, chief operating officer of University Hospitals for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, may not appear to have much in common. Walker, a six-time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year in track and field at the University of Mississippi who led Ole Miss to 11 top-20  more PR