BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * A happy marriage may slow or speed biological aging depending on shared health habits * Martial happiness can be a double edged sword, either reinforcing healthy or unhealthy behaviors that influences biological aging. A new University of Alabama at Birmingham study found that happy marriages may be associated with slower biological aging, but only when couples also maintain healthy habits such as regular physical activity, quality sleep and nutritiou more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University brings language, cultural expertise to Army intelligence exercise * Air University brought language and cultural expertise to U.S. Army intelligence training during Cobra Engaged, a 16-day field exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Through its Air Force Culture and Language Center and the Language Enabled Airman Program, Air University provided Mandarin and Tagalog speakers to support counterintelligence and human intelligence training more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 21 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey announces $1 million grant for water tower to serve new developments in Dora The city of Dora will take a big step forward with redevelopment of a former coal mining site with help from a $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Walker County city will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to build a 250,000-gallon water tower at the site of an abandoned coal mine. The tower will supply more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Always finish your antibiotics? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study finds * Reposted from U of U Health. "Always finish your antibiotics" is no longer considered best medical practice for all conditions. Surprised? You're not alone. A new study has found that almost 90% of Americans believe that it's always best to take the full course of antibiotics, even when you feel better-consistent with long-running but now outdated healt more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Tony Hillig to serve as director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Tony Hillig, recreation division chief for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, to serve as the department's director, effective immediately. Hillig has served as chief of the department's recreation division since December 2020, providing statewide leadership for recr more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn hosts educators for Material Handling Teachers Institute * Faculty members from more than 30 universities and seven countries recently gathered at Auburn University for the Material Handling Teachers Institute (MHTI), a biennial professional development event designed to strengthen education in logistics, supply chain management and material handling. Hosted July 28-30 by Auburn's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1848-P - Proposed requirement that RPM/RTM services be furnished only by clinical staff employed by the billing practice Dear Administrator: I am Steve Gifford, pharmacist and owner of Eastern Shore Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy in Fairhope, Alabama. I am writing to oppose the proposed restriction that would limit payment for remote physiologic moni more ST

GADSDEN, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Gadsden State, City of Gadsden Break Ground on New Tennis Center Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden celebrated another investment in the Gadsden Sports Park on Aug. 20 with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new ten-court tennis center. The new tennis center is the latest addition to the Sports Park, continuing a partnership between Gadsden State and the City of Gadsden to develop athletic facilities that serve both the College an more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces More Than $52 Million in GoMESA Funded Projects for 2026 * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced more than $52 million for 21 projects in Coastal Alabama supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GoMESA). These projects focus on environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, recreational access improvements and other important projects that  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 21 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Hanwha Defense USA wins Army contract, will assemble prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers in Opelika Hanwha Defense USA has won a contract to deliver six prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers to the U.S. Army's new Mobile Tactical Cannon program. This is the company's first major contract with the Army and the artillery systems will be prepared for delivery in Opelika. The agreement provides for the accelerated delivery of the six prototype more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * Learning That Leads A Workforce Feature Series Part II: Leading With Purpose * "Leadership is not defined by a title. It is demonstrated through service, trust and a commitment to developing others." Learning That Leads is a recurring U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) workforce feature series recognizing employees who have earned doctoral degrees and highlighting how their commitment to lifelong learning strengthe more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [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 invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville * New investment strengthens community development and expands access to capital JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has invested $2 million in the Jacksonville Growth and more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Rick Barth announces departure; Tim Galbreath named Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions * Rick Barth, Ph.D. has announced he will leave the University for another opportunity after four years as the University's Director of undergraduate admissions. Since joining Clemson in 2022, Barth has helped guide undergraduate admissions through a period of significant change in higher education while expanding access for South Carolina students, strength more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY brings the world to campus with inaugural TROY-DAP Dance Experience * Troy University's partnership with Italy's Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta was celebrated once again with the inaugural TROY-DAP International Dance Experience from July 31 through August 1. The two-day intensive included master classes, training, rehearsals and performances that featured renowned international dancers. Brooklyn Albritton, a sophomore dance major from Athens, Alabama, said the c more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - From black holes and distant exoplanets to gravitational waves rippling through the universe, and aspiring to travel to Mars and back to the moon, the cosmos teems with mysteries that both inspire awe and demand answers. Several national space and astrophysics experts-including some with ties to NASA-will visit the University of Rhode more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering more PR