BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * A Commitment to Service: A Conversation with Cumberland School of Law's Student Public Interest Liaisons * Service has long been a cornerstone of the legal profession, and at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, students are encouraged to use their legal education to make a meaningful impact both in the classroom and in the community. This year, third-year students Harper Cook and Daniel Washington are serving as Cumberland's Public Intere more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama joins FTC in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products Suit alleges Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than advertised October 27, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states in filing a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Dollar General for Illegally Overcharging Customers * Dollar General is often using higher prices at the register than listed on the shelf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Download Attorney General Jackson's video here. RALEIGH - North Carolina has the second-highest number of Dollar General stores in the country - over 1,000 stores, at least one in nearly every town. more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn alumna builds international engineering career in Switzerland * French opens doors: Auburn alumna Natalie Anderson builds international career in Switzerland The Auburn University College of Liberal Arts; the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures; and the French program are proud to celebrate Natalie Anderson, who earned bachelor's degrees in both French and aerospace engineering at Auburn University. She now works more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn's first Regions-Auburn Data Hackathon * Auburn University students put their data science and problem-solving skills to the test during the inaugural Regions-Auburn Data Hackathon, a two-day competition that challenged participants to develop solutions to a real-world business problem. Held in early October and sponsored by Regions Bank and its Talent ID Program, the event brought 23 undergraduate and graduate students from across Auburns campus together  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Applauds VA Grant for Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery-North * WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) highlighted the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' award of more than $18 million through the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program to support the establishment a new veterans cemetery in North Alabama. In fiscal year 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a record $106.5 million in grants to 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has published Federal Register notices detailing proposed arms sales, military capability upgrades and defence-support packages for Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Oman, highlighting Washington's continuing security cooperation with partners across the Middle East and Gulf region. The notices, published on October 16, 2026, cover Saudi purchases of tank engines and precision-guided munitions, expanded missile-defence capabilities, helicopter acquisitions for Iraq, additional rocket-sy more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley: * * * Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients of federal funds from discriminating on the basis  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Two Federal Courts Dismiss AI and Keyword Hiring Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Employers Oct 27, 2026 Two federal courts recently issued favorable decisions rejecting claims of AI hiring bias that will require future applicants to support similar allegations with specific facts that tie employers' actions to the alleged discrimination. The decisions out of Michigan and Alabama provide a useful defense playbook, but employers should still proceed with ca more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Helix Electric to Build $45.3 Million Facility in Jackson County, Create 160 Jobs * Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground on a $45.3 million facility in Jackson County that will create 160 jobs. "Helix Electric's major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state's workforce, infrastructure and business climate, more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Honors Final Trooper Class of Her Administration, Highlights Years of Crime Crackdowns and Public Safety Gains * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday hosted a graduation reception honoring 44 Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper trainees, the final trooper class of her Administration. She also highlighted the investments and public safety measures helping Alabama law enforcement protect communities across the state. more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * From Alabama to Michigan: Two programs help new teacher thrive in classroom Charles Ball '26 participated in HBCU/HSI Consortium and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative By Michele Coffill Oct 26, 2026 Keeping 30 third graders focused in class is not always an easy task. New teacher Charles Ball '26 uses a call-and-response system. "Capiche," he recently called out and his students at Challenger Elementary in Kentwood responded, "Caposh." S more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Helix Electric to build $45.3 million facility in Jackson County, create 160 jobs Montgomery, Alabama - Electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground Tuesday on a $45.3 million facility in Jackson County that will create 160 jobs. "Helix Electric's major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state's workforce, infrastructure and business climate," Governor Kay Ivey said. "This pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Matt Griggs SAN DIEGO - October 27, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Matt Griggs, AAMS(R), CRPC(TM), of Griggs Investment Group has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. Griggs reported serving approximately $160 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/* and joins LPL from Edward Jon more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Schonberg named Fulbright Specialist Author By Hasner, October 27, 2026 The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning has named Dr. William Schonberg of Missouri S&T to the roster of Fulbright Specialists. Schonberg is a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T. Schonberg's three-year tenure as a Fulbright Specialist runs through Oct. 16, 2029. Fu more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Sues Dollar General with FTC and Bipartisan State Coalition for Exacerbating the Affordability Crisis with Bait and Switch Pricing Practices Suit Alleges Dollar General Has Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue by Repeatedly Overcharging Cash-Strapped Consumers in Stores Nationwide October 27, 2026 TRENTON - Advancing efforts to drive down costs for New Jersey families, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Student Success leaders strengthen support and engagement at Kentucky State * Myiah Clemons (L) and Jasmine Prince (R) bring experience in advising, retention, and student leadership Helping students stay on track toward graduation and find their place on campus is the shared focus of two new leaders in Kentucky State University's Student Success team. Myiah Clemons serves as director of student success and retention. Jasmine Prince is director  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond sues Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 27, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Drummond, the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 19 other state attorneys g more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Sara J. Finley to succeed Edie Carell Johnson as Chair of Vanderbilt Health Board of Directors * Vanderbilt Health's Board of Directors has elected a new chair. On Jan. 1, 2027, Sara J. Finley will succeed longtime Board Chair Edith (Edie) Carell Johnson. In recognition of her many years of distinguished service, Johnson will be designated as Immediate Past Chair and will continue to serve on the board until June 30, 2027, when he more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * School of Public Health Announces Faculty Leadership Transitions and Promotions * Samford University's School of Public Health is evolving its leadership structure and recognizing faculty achievements as it positions itself for continued growth. New faculty hires, leadership appointments and promotions for the 2026-27 academic year reflect the school's ongoing development across its academic programs. These changes support the school's academic prio more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC and Voting Rights Groups Sue Texas Over Refusal To Disclose Records of Motor Voter Failures * Lawsuit seeks to verify Texas' claim that it resolved more than 500,000 delayed voter registration transactions before Election Day WASHINGTON -- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), representing the NAACP, the Texas State Conference of the NAACP and the Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has filed a f more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * ECS Team Works With NASA to Turn the Moon's Soil Into Building Materials Build with less, launch with less: A Syracuse-NASA composite turns lunar regolith into habitats and landing pads. Alex Dunbar Oct. 27, 2026 Researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a composite made from simulated lunar soil that cures at ambient conditions, offering a low-energy path to bui more PR

KEYSER, West Virginia, Oct. 28 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College posted the following news: * * * Taylor McCredie joins PSC athletic training department October 27, 2026 Before Taylor McCredie even heard about an athletic trainer position at WVU Potomac State College, he already knew of Potomac State College. In fact, he was well aware of the stellar reputation of the College's sole athletic trainer, Carita Mills, who was named the nation's best junior college athletic trainer in 2026. "I was living and working in Alabama,  more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Teams Challenged to Make Travel Easier for Wheelchair Users * An automatic vehicle delivered by tractor-trailer to UC Merced recently will be the focus of a two-year effort to improve travel options for people with disabilities. The wheelchair-accessible, all-electric General Motors Cruise Origin is the focus of the Civic Progress Challenge, a student design competition developed by the car maker and SAE International, a nonprofit org more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * The Kiss * A bright, warm afternoon in late October 1958, in rural Monroe, North Carolina: two Black children, nine-year-old James Hanover Thompson and his eight-year-old friend David "Fuzzy" Simpson, were playing with a group of white boys and girls in the yard next to one of the white children's homes. Jim Crow laws were rigidly enforced at the time, but it was not unusual for Black and white children to play together whe more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher wins $600K NSF CAREER Award to advance secure communications and train next generation of microelectronics researchers OCT 27, 2026 | Russ Nelson A new generation of students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will get a hands-on role in research aimed at changing how wireless communications and hardware security work together. Dr. Aubrey Beal, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, has won a $600,0 more PR

FLORENCE, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * UNA Faculty Composer's Music Premiers with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Soloist * FLORENCE, AL - A new composition by University of North Alabama faculty member Dr. Martin Hebel premiered during violinist Alexandra Conunova's solo debut with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra earlier this month at Cincinnati's Music Hall. Dr. Hebel, a composition and music theory lecturer in UNA's Department of Music, composed For Common Purpose, which Co more PR

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: * * * Understanding the shifting sands * Pei Zhang's research focuses on aeolian processes that shape landscapes and communities as weather extremes intensify. Growing up in north-central China, Pei Zhang noticed that the spring brought change to the sky. In her hometown, on the boundary between plains and mountains, dust storms were a regular part of the shifting seasons. Fine particles could remain suspended for days, sometimes turning the sky yellow more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Davies Honored at Research & Technology Showcase October 27, 2026 Christopher Davies, Ph.D., associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, was among the honorees at the fifth annual Research & Technology Showcase. Hosted by the Office of Research and Economic Development, the event was held Oct. 21 at the MacQueen Alumni Center and highlighted the work of four more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Pathology Researchers Publish Article on Rare Form of Uterine Cancer October 27, 2026 Pathology researchers have published a scientific article in the International Journal of Gynecological Pathology on uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare but highly aggressive form of uterine cancer. Jing Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., a pathology resident at USA Health, and Hector D. Chavarria, M.D., an assistant professor of pathology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College o more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Prakash Elected to Leadership Role in International Scientific Society October 27, 2026 Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, has been elected vice president-elect of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS), an international scientific organization focused on understanding how environmental exposures affect genetic material and human health more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * UPC Holiday Lighting Ceremony Set for Nov. 29 * Each year, the University Program Council, or UPC, and Hillel at Auburn help the Auburn family ring in the holidays with their Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Samford Lawn. Come and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah. The holidays mark a time when the whole Auburn family can join together and be merry. This program embodies this by bringing festive cheer t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards record high $106.5M in cemetery grants in FY 26 * WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs in fiscal year 2026 awarded to 21 cemeteries in U.S. states, territories and tribal nations a record-high $106.5 million in grants - the most single-year funding since the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program started in 1980. Grants typically fund construction of new Veterans cemeteries and expansion of existing ones, improvements need more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Veteran Journalist Carol Robinson Highlights Importance of Ethical Reporting at Samford's Robinson Forum * Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences welcomed veteran journalist Carol Robinson, senior reporter for AL.com, as the featured speaker for the annual Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Oct. 20. Hosted by the Department of Communication and Media, the event brought students, faculty and guests together to explore the evolving land more PR