REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-RSA Acting Executive Director Jeffrey Caldwell selected for Senior Executive Service * The U.S. Army Contracting Command is honored to congratulate Jeffrey L. Caldwell on his selection to the Senior Executive Service (SES) and his official appointment as executive director, U.S. Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (ACC-RSA), U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC), U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Letter Condemning Anti-Israel Sanctions that Hurt American Businesses * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she is leading a coalition of 13 state attorneys general in a letter urging the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Netherlands) to stop their implementation of anti-Israel sanctions. The UK and the Netherlands recently  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn to expand rural student support through major new STARS investm * A visiting educator reviews information about Auburn's pharmacy programs during February's STARS Counselor Fly-In. The visit introduced rural high school counselors and administrators to Auburn's academic programs and student support resources. STARS continue to align for Auburn's rural recruitment efforts. The university is expanding its work to help rural and small-town students prepare f more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn University alumni establish scholarship honoring fallen alumnus * Auburn University mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship to honor fallen airman, graduate Published: Nov 9, 2026 2:30 PM By Nick Bowman The Major Alex Klinner Memorial Endowed Scholarship in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has been established to honor the life and legacy of Maj. Alex Klinner, '16 mechanical engineering. Alex was a devoted husban more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Invites Additional Public Feedback for March 2027 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Five Eastern States * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period today to receive public input on plans to include 15 oil and gas parcels in five Eastern States, including Alabama, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio, totaling approximately 2,830 acres, in a March 2027 sale. The comment p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Alabama First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Alabama were 94,549, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 90,811, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the difference between the number more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.6 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in September 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that one year ago, Atlanta experienced an annual g more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Expenditures in the South Region 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Consumer units in the South Region spent an average of $71,606 per year in 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Food, housing, and transportation expenditures together accounted for 65.3 percent of the region's consumer unit expenditures. (See table 2.) Nationally, these three components accounted for 63.4 percent of consumer unit spe more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Nov. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley's Tom Trent Named Recipient of Tennessee Economic Development Council's 2026 Legacy Award * Bradley is pleased to announce that Tom Trent has been named the recipient of the 2026 Legacy Award by the Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC). Mr. Trent received the award at TEDC's fall conference on November 6, 2026. First presented in 2012, the Legacy Award recognizes individuals in the state's economic developm more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Nov. 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Faculty bring research to life for community leaders at PechaKucha Night * Kennesaw State University faculty researchers shared their work recently with leaders from business, community, and government partners at the Office of Research's annual PechaKucha Night event held at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta. Presenters showed audience members how research at Kennesaw State is geared toward helping tackle fundamental societal challenges including more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 9 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Florida State University names Jeff Purinton Vice President and Director of Athletics * * Florida State University named two-time alumnus Jeff Purinton vice president and director of athletics on Nov. 9, 2026. * Jeff Purinton brings more than 30 years of collegiate athletics experience, including leadership roles at Alabama, Arkansas State and Learfield. FSU alumnus returns to Tallahassee with more than 30 years of collegiate athletics experience, in more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * From Last to Leading: Governor Ivey Celebrates a Decade That Connected Alabama * Nine in ten Alabama addresses can now get high-speed internet, up from one in four in 2021. MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday at the State Capitol joined legislative leaders, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell and the internet service providers and utilities building Alabama's broadband capability to celebr more PR

GADSDEN, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Gadsden State recognizes 2026 Chancellor's Award recipients Nov 09, 2026 Gadsden, Ala. -- Gadsden State Community College has recognized four employees with the 2026 Chancellor's Awards, honoring their outstanding contributions to student success, leadership, and service to the College. The annual awards recognize employees in four categories: Academic Faculty, Technical Faculty, Administrator, and Staff Member. Recipients are recognized for their  more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Nov. 9 -- Georgia College and State University posted the following news: * * * Georgia College joins new club flag football league * A fter hosting a successful flag football regional tournament this weekend featuring over 30 teams, Georgia College & State University announces its women's club flag football team will take the field in the inaugural season of the NIRSA Club Flag League that kicks off in January. With over 80 schools across the country signed on, Georgia College will line up against the likes of the  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Award of Contract to Replace Gilbert's Ferry SR-77 Bridge in Etowah County * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a contract to replace the Gilbert's Ferry Bridge on SR-77 over the Coosa River in Etowah County. "For almost 90 years, the Gilbert's Ferry Bridge has carried increasing traffic volume across the Coosa River between Southside and Rainb more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Honda Motor, a manufacturer of automobiles, posted the following news release: * * * Honda Strengthens Commitment to Canadian Manufacturing with Investment to Expand Hybrid Production * * The investment in Honda's Canadian manufacturing facilities will maintain its workforce of more than 4,000 Canadians, while preparing for next-generation production of hybrid-electric and gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as the engines and hybrid systems that power them * Strategic investments in Ho more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Honda Motor, a manufacturer of automobiles, posted the following news release: * * * Honda to Boost U.S. Hybrid Production with New $3 Billion U.S. Auto Plant and Investments in Multiple Facilities * * New $3 billion Ohio auto plant will create more than 2,000 new American jobs and capacity to build an additional 240,000 vehicles a year, with production expected to begin in 2029 * Strategic investments in Honda's North American manufacturing facilities will strengthen comprehensive pro more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * Honors Students Present at Conference on Christianity and Literature * Three Honors students from the Anderson University College of Arts and Sciences presented their original research at the Southeast Regional Conference of Christianity and Literature in October 22-24 in Birmingham, Alabama. The title of the conference was "Transformative Language: Literacies of Mind, Body, and Soul." Presenting their research were Ella Rose Becker, Keely Res more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Opens Applications for New Doctor of Arts in English * Fully online doctoral program designed for educators who want to advance their expertise while remaining in the classroom JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University is expanding its graduate offerings with a new Doctor of Arts in English, a fully online doctoral program designed primarily for educators who want to deepen their expertise in English while continuing their ca more PR

WACO, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lamar controls No. 2 Stephen F. Austin in upset * Lamar built a 17-0 lead over then-No. 2 Stephen F. Austin midway through the second quarter and never looked back, winning 45-28. The Lumberjacks closed the gap to three points, once in the third quarter, 17-14, and once in the fourth quarter, 31-28, but each time Lamar answered with a touchdown drive to keep their lead. The win allowed Lamar to enter the top 10 at No. 8 in th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * McKinney, Edde receive top student honors * Two seniors who exemplify Lipscomb University's Christian values and mission were recognized as Miss Lipscomb and Bachelor of Ugliness (Mr. Lipscomb) during Bisons Weekend chapel on Saturday. Mia Grace McKinney has been named Miss Lipscomb, and Jonathan Edde has been selected as Bachelor of Ugliness for 2026. Among the university's most cherished student honors, these titles recognize graduating seniors who demon more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 [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: * * * Memphis Grizzlies Announce Continued Partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners * Memphis, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that Pinnacle Financial Partners has committed to continuing its longstanding partnership with the franchise, 10 years after the firm first signed on as a k more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Open Enrollment ends next Monday * Open Enrollment for 2027 benefits concludes at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, for Auburn University (AU) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) employees. Employees who have not completed the enrollment process are encouraged to visit the Open Enrollment website at aub.ie/oe for information about benefit options, costs and enrollment requirements. Several resources are available to help employees complete the process and make in more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 [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 is the No. 1 Workplace in Charlotte for the sixth year in a row * CHARLOTTE, NC, Nov. 9, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, the Charlotte Observer and Energage named Pinnacle Financial Partners No. 1 in the large companies category on the list of 2026 Top Workplaces more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Remodeling Activity Holds Flat in Second Quarter Amid Housing Slowdown * Remodeling activity was flat in the second quarter amid a broader nationwide housing slowdown, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR provides a quarterly, state-by-state analysis of remodeling spending, market share and changes in spending. The SPR showed a near-even spl more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Nov. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * SEC Football Championship Game to conclude historic 35-year run as College Football Playoff expands * BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 9, 2026) - The Southeastern Conference announced today that the 2026 SEC Football Championship Game will be the final edition of the event. The decision coincides with the College Football Playoff's expansion to a 24-team format. The 2026 SEC Football Championship Game, to be played on December 5 in Atlanta's Mercedes more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Nov. 9 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Study Examines Community Factors Linked to Diabetes in the South * Understanding where diabetes rates spike and dip could influence prevention methods OXFORD, Miss. - Counties where residents suffer from higher diabetes rates across the Deep South often also face greater poverty, food insecurity and barriers to healthcare and physical activity, a new University of Mississippi study reveals. The research, published in Journal of Racial and Ethnic  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Three ranked-on-ranked games headline ESPN's Week 11 slate, with 14 CFP Top 25 teams in action * Week 11 of the 2026-27 college football season delivers 14 CFP Top 25 teams to ESPN networks, including six of the top 10. The 86-game slate runs from Tuesday, Nov. 10, through Saturday, Nov. 14, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN Radio and Disney+. ABC's Saturday lineup delivers five Top more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Top USA Researchers Ranked November 9, 2026 Thirteen University of South Alabama faculty earned spots on Stanford University's latest global ranking of the top 2% of most-cited scientists. The index evaluates researchers based on their lifetime citation impact and standardized metrics across a diverse range of disciplines. South's honorees span six academic colleges, reflecting the University's research strength. Leading the University's rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States * WASHINGTON, D.C.--NOVEMBER 9, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced $10 billion in awards to all 50 states for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), advancing President Trump's historic $50 b more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States * Historic $50 billion initiative enters next phase as all 50 states build on first-year progress and accelerate rural health transformation The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announ more PR

FLORENCE, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * UNA Professor Receives the Samuel Ullman Award * FLORENCE, AL - Ms. Chiong-Yiao Chen, a Professor of Art and Director of the University Galleries at the University of North Alabama, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Samuel Ullman Award from the Japan-America Society of Alabama, or JASA. She received the award at JASA's Annual Celebration Dinner in Huntsville earlier this month. "I hadn't imagined myself being considered for the awar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump and LSU Establish $7.2 Million Fostering the Future Endowment Fund November 7, 2026 Historic Donation Creates Permanent Scholarships for LSU Students From Foster Care - First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University (LSU) have secured $7.2 Million to establish a permanent endowment fund supporting FOSTERING THE FUTURE scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care. "A great education does more than prepare someone for work  more PR