TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 29 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Alabama Power Leaders Meet Some of Tuskegee's Best and Brightest Crystal Drake 28 September 2026 It was a great night for the Golden Tigers last week when they bested the Benedict College Tigers 20-17 under the bright lights at Cleve Abbott Stadium, technology made possible by Alabama Power. Before the game, Alabama Power officials met with the brightest lights at Tuskegee, scholars who are well on their way to successful futures. Through investments in more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 28 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ancient Tools Reveal How Ice Age Humans Learned the Land * OXFORD, Miss. - At the end of the last Ice Age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a trusty spear in hand. Nearly 13,000 years later, archeologists are using those spearheads to study how America's first inhabitants understood risk. Stone projectile points are among the few surviving traces from the Tennessee River Valley's earliest sett more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn Engineering expands road safety planning across West Alabama * The Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) is helping communities across western Alabama turn crash data and local knowledge into plans to make roads safer and position themselves to pursue funding for safety-related improvements. Rod Turochy, associate director for outreach at AUTRI, is helping lead the effort to develop safety action plans for com more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Attorney Robert Maddox Elected to Board of Regents of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys * Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert Maddox, a partner in the firm's Birmingham office, has been elected to the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) Board of Regents. Mr. Maddox was inducted into ACMA as a Fellow in 2020, and he will serve a three-year term on the Board of Regents. Formed in 1974, ACMA more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Partner Jake Neu Recognized in Inaugural WTR Copyright 1000 * Bradley is pleased to announce that Jake Neu, a partner in the firm's Nashville office, has been recognized in the first-ever edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) Copyright 1000. The Copyright 1000 identifies leading copyright firms and practitioners across key jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on extensive market research, including in more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How Fred D. Gray's time at Case Western Reserve helped shape a civil rights legend September 27, 2026 | Story by: Alan Ashby "My objective in coming here was to finish law school in three years, return to Alabama, become a lawyer and destroy everything segregated I could find." If you think this sounds like the opening line in the next novel by Percival Everett or Colson Whitehead, it would be a good guess, but incorrect nonetheless. Turns out, it more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Children in Anguish as Immigration Arrests Surge * Teresa M., a 30-year-old Guatemalan woman, had just left home for her job manufacturing cabinets when she was stopped by Alabama police in June and asked about her immigration status. A colleague was driving, and Teresa, who had been in the United States for seven years at the time, said she doesn't know why they were pulled over. Teresa, who has a 12-year-old daughter, and two sons, ages 6  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * DeBlack, Yeager to Speak on John Tucker Oct. 13 * Historians Dr. Thomas A. DeBlack and Jim Yeager will offer a presentation entitled "The Original Wonder Boy: The John Tucker Story" at Arkansas Tech University on Tuesday, Oct. 13. They will speak in room 300 of Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center, 305 West Q Street in Russellville, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission will be free and open to the public. A member of the ATU history faculty fr more PR

CINCINNATI, Sept. 29 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news: * * * GCF honors Dr. Donald C. Harrison with Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award Cincinnati, OH (September 28, 2026) - Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has named Dr. Donald C. Harrison the 2026 recipient of its Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award, recognizing his extraordinary leadership, service and generosity to Greater Cincinnati. The Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award honors community champions who exemplify leadership, vision, cre more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Creation of 'Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval,' Calls for Applications * MONTGOMERY -Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the 'Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval,' a new initiative recognizing high-quality STEM programs and events across the state. The initiative is in partnership with the Alabama STEM Council of the Alabama Department of Workforce. The governor hosted Alabama STEM Council leaders in her offic more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Finance Director Bill Poole to Depart, Names Doryan Carlton to Lead the Department * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her Department of Finance Director Bill Poole will depart at the end of the week after 16 years of state service. The governor is also excited to share that Doryan Carlton will lead the Department. "Whether it was in the Alabama House of Representatives shepherding the Education Trust more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Hall of Fame honors veteran advocate Luis Martinez III for a life spent filling the gaps * Luis Martinez III never expected to be standing in a room with a Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Character in his hands. He expected to keep doing the next thing that needed to be done. Martinez, chairman of the All Veterans Council of Tom Green County and a veteran resource and referral specialist with the Texas Veteran Leadership Program, received one of the Hall's in more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis * Montana running back Eli Gillman set a school single-game rushing record with 275 yards and added a career high four rushing touchdowns as the Grizz dominated UC Davis, 62-22. Montana kept their No. 4 ranking in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Aggies dropped to No. 15. Gillman's four rushing touchdowns gave him 60 for his career, moving him into first place all-tim more PR

RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news: * * * NACC Foundation launches fundraiser to support growing Dual Enrollment Program * The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation is launching a fundraiser to support the college's increasingly popular Dual Enrollment program and to provide more local high school students with access to college courses. The Dual Enrollment program at Northeast allows high school students to take college classes for credit while still in high scho more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road * Northwood quarterback Ethan Hamby threw three touchdown passes and the Timberwolves' defense held then-No. 9 Findlay to just 24 yards rushing and 171 total yards of offense in an important win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 34-11. The victory moved Northwood up to No. 14 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while Findlay dropped seven s more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release: * * * Oscilloquartz and Iridium expand resilient positioning and navigation capabilities with new PNT service integration * News summary: * Defense and critical infrastructure require resilient PNT architectures that maintain trusted timing and positioning during GNSS loss * Oscilloquartz is expanding Iridium(r) PNT (formerly Iridium STL(r)) support across its portfolio, ena more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [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 adds eight to Jacksonville team * New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringing expertise in commercial banking, automotive dea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSida) -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter to Mexican Government Demanding Resolution for Birmingham-Based Vulcan Materials and Alabama Workers * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led a bipartisan letter to Mexican Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montano expressing concern and outrage regarding the Mexican government's treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company and American workers. The letter is co-led by Reps. Augus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Rick Metzger named president and CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola * Rick Metzger, a healthcare executive and registered nurse who served as CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, has been named president and chief executive officer of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, effective Oct. 12. He brings more than two decades of experience in patient care, hospital operations, quality more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 REPORT: How Alabama's new chief resilience officer can best serve the state As an important new state law goes into effect, local governments share how this new role can help support safer, healthier, and more economically vibrant communities - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On October 1 a new state law goes into effect, creating Alabama's first chief resilience officer and requiring a comprehensive, statew more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Warns That Pinellas County Elections Office Risks Violating Voting Rights Laws * MIAMI -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has sent notice to Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus that the county is at risk of violating federal and state law unless an early voting site is added in South St. Petersburg, which houses the highest concentration of Black voters in the county. The SPLC noted that the coun more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY SBDC brings diverse teams together for Weekend Ventures * A high school student from Dothan, TROY students, community entrepreneurs and business professionals may not ordinarily find themselves on the same team building a business from scratch. For one weekend in Troy, they did. The Alabama Small Business Development Center at Troy University brought Weekend Ventures to Troy Sept. 18-20, challenging participants to move from identifying a problem to researchi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Takes Action to Ban Toxic "Forever Chemicals" in Food Packaging * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced legislation to ban toxic PFAS chemicals - also known as 'forever chemicals' - in food wrappers and packaging. PFAS chemicals, which are sometimes used in food wrappers to repel grease, oil, and water, are linked to serious health challenges in humans, including cancer. "Thanks to the Make America Healthy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Graham Introduce Resolution Honoring Religious Education * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) in introducing a resolution to designate this week, September 27-October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to highlight the importance of religious education in the United States. "As Republicans, we believe that parents, not the government, should be in charge of a child's ed more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 29 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Lyceum Event Features Collette V. Smith, first Black woman to coach in the NFL Crystal Drake 28 September 2026 "It's game day, every day!" Collette V. Smith was in coach mode for Tuskegee's recent Lyceum event. Lyceum event features Collette V. Smith, first Black woman to coach in the NFL and student moderator, Richard Scott, chapter president of A(2)MEND and SGA Chief of Staff, a sophomore Psychology major from Largo, Maryland. Scott is also a member more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chris Coons, James Lankford, Brian Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (ASTA), which would require AI companies to be more transparent with the public about what data their models are collecting from users, the safeguar more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB names 2026 Blazer Bridge Fund winners * The 2026 Blazer Bridge Fund winners include seven innovative projects from across UAB.In its fourth year, the Blazer Bridge Fund will provide support to seven innovative projects from University of Alabama at Birmingham inventors, including a novel way to prevent the BK virus from becoming active again after a kidney transplant, a method of targeting select lipid signaling to counter Type 1 diabetes and an  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Launching a new phase of NASA astrophysics September 28, 2026 A University of Michigan astronomer is helping lead NASA's far-infrared telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe. Announced last week, the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, or PRIMA, is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions, called Probe Explorers, within the agen more PR