AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Awards recipients announced * Auburn University has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Awards, recognizing 15 faculty members for exceptional achievement in teaching, research and creative scholarship, mentorship, outreach, and leadership. Representing seven colleges, this year's honorees reflect the breadth of faculty excellence across Auburn. They will be recognized Nov. 16 at the university's 20th annual Faculty Awards ceremony, hosted  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * AI-assisted digital twins for building retrofits * UAB researchers are developing an AI-assisted digital twin platform for building retrofit planning. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to help advance research and develop an AI-assisted digital twin platform. The purpose of the platform is for building assessment and retrofit planning. The three-year project,  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate supports customers after Hurricane Isaias * Allstate helps customers file claims and navigate recovery, with additional in-person support at five mobile claims centers in Alabama and Florida Key takeaways: * File a claim anytime: Customers can file online, through the Allstate app, by calling 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676) or by contacting an Allstate agent. * Get help in person more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households. Taxes owed and tax credits received vary widely  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Defense Department Plan for Public Execution Draws Widespread Condemnation * On October 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the public execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation in the U.S. and worldwide. Human rights organizations, counterterrorism experts, and a bipartisan chorus of political officials have united in denouncing the plann more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Golden Volt ranks Kentucky State No. 7 for HBCU campus acreage * Research farms, forests, and aquatic facilities extend learning beyond the classroom FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky State University ranks No. 7 on Golden Volt's recent list of the 15 historically Black colleges and universities with the largest campus acreage, highlighting the land that supports its teaching, research, and community service. Golden Volt, a digital media brand focused on H more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * PENSACOLA, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at a Walmart in Pensacola to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias and highlight additional resources available to impacted Floridians. The Governor highlighted Walmart and the Walmart F more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least two fatalities in multiple states and causing widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast. More than 750,000 customers were impacted by outages in the region on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.us. More than half of that number was located in Florida, wi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Tiny robots speed medicine through body to the heart Wireless magnetic millirobots the size of a pencil tip could one day replace open-heart surgery and ineffective drug therapy By Jill Rosen Johns Hopkins University engineers have created robots the size of a pencil tip intended to travel through the body to deliver medicine to infections inside a beating heart. The bots, designed to replace risky open-heart surgery and ineffective IV-drug  more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 13 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that says it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release: * * * M-Class, A-Class and CLK Coupe: New candidates for the H number plate in 2027 October 13, 2026 * The SUV success story began in 1997 with the M-Class, model series 163 * A-Class, model series 168, with innovative sandwich body concept * The CLK Coupe, model series 208, furthered the brand's coupe tradition - In 2027, the first Mercedes-Benz M-Class, A-Class and CLK Coupe v more PR

RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news: * * * NACC partners with Two Sisters Square in Scottsboro for Patsy Cline Tribute show on October 30 * Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will partner with Two Sisters Square in Scottsboro to present a special evening celebrating the music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline. This special performance will be held Friday night, October 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The show will feature Kayleigh Smith-Page performing a selection of songs from  more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northern Arizona Wins Shootout Over Montana * Behind six touchdowns from quarterback Ty Pennington, Northern Arizona held Montana scoreless in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead and survived a shootout, 49-44. It was the Lumberjacks first win over a top five opponent since 2015 and the most points they have ever scored against Montana. The win moved NAU up to No. 10 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while Montana  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Researchers to transform grasses into source for biobased products * Chemical engineering researchers part of multi-disciplinary effort to transform farmland grasses into source for biobased consumer products Published: Oct 12, 2026 12:55 PM By Joe McAdory Was a shipped package left at your doorstep today? What was inside? A Christmas or birthday gift for a loved one, or perhaps a new gadget for your automobile? Guess what else was insi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSletter) -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Ranking Member Adam Sm more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Stage, screen star Cheyenne Jackson opens Cabaret Series, Oct. 26-27 * The Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University launches its inaugural Cabaret Series with Cheyenne Jackson and "That Guy from That Thing," Oct. 26-27 at the Studio Theatre. Performances begin at 7 p.m. (Central) both evenings. Packed with music and storytelling, "That Guy from That Thing" offers audiences a closer look at the actor, singer and songwriter they recognize from Broadway, t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway * ATLANTA (October 12, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced the national rollout of R90+, a new referee development program designed to change what is possible for officials who have the talent and ambition to reach the next level. The inaugural U.S. Soccer R90+ cohort brings together 60 officials from 13 State Associations across the South Region. De more PR

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * UA capital campaign raises record $2.1 billion October 12, 2026 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign at The University of Alabama has completed its 10-year comprehensive fundraising effort with more than $2.1 billion in charitable commitments. The capital campaign launched publicly in September 2021 and surpassed its previous fundraising goals of $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion in 2024 and 2025, respectively. The Rising Tid more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB Libraries elected to Association of Research Libraries membership * ARL is the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America, and membership places UAB among distinguished company. University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries is the newest member of the Association of Research Libraries, the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America. ARL members ma more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH astrophysicist Sukanya Chakrabarti elected Fellow of American Physical Society OCT 12, 2026 | Russ Nelson An astrophysicist whose research is helping scientists uncover the hidden structure of the universe has earned one of the physics community's most selective professional honors. Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti, Pei-Ling Chan Endowed Chair in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been elected a Fellow of the Ameri more PR