HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release: * * * Adtran launches Mosaic One Agents to help teams easily scale operations * * Rapidly growing networks, operations and customer demands call for new ways to scale expertise * Mosaic One Agents provides role-specific AI agent teams for network management, customer care and business operations * Agent teams use data from Adtran and third-party hardware to investigate problems  more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Advanced Manufacturing Research Summit to Connect Auburn Researchers * The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development invites Auburn faculty to participate in the next event of the Team Science Series, Advanced Manufacturing Research Summit: Manufacturing the Future, Together on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Melton Student Center, 255 Heisman Drive. Advanced manufacturing is opening new possibilities across more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Alabama Law Restricting Use of "Gulf of Mexico" Raises Serious Free Speech and Press Concerns October 7, 2026 (NEW YORK)-PEN America today condemns an Alabama law (HB 2) that took effect last week, mandating public entities -- including public schools, colleges, universities, and their employees -- refer to the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "G more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * CCU Teaching Associate Paul Feirstein Named Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year * Paul Feirstein, Teaching Associate in the Wall College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year. The annual award recognizes a faculty member from one Sun Belt institution who has a passion for teaching, engaging and inspiring students, while also separating themselves from their peers outside more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Monitors Gulf Weather Conditions and Maintains Readiness as Hurricane Isaias Strengthens and Tracks Away from Texas * Customers urged to sign up for Power Alert Service(r) to get latest updates about their service and review safety plans HOUSTON -- October 8, 2026 -- While Hurricane Isaias is not expected to impact the Texas Gulf Coast, CenterPoint Energy continues taking precautionary safety and readiness actions  more PR

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Choquette leads 15th ranked TROY at collegiate bass fishing season opener; earns first-ever first place finish and secures bid to national championship * Troy University angler Barrett Choquette claimed the overall title at the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley, opening the 2026-27 season of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. His first-place finish - a first in program history at TROY - qualified the TROY team for a bid in the national more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Destination STEM Expo * What do glowing fruit flies, magnetic levitation, a laser harp and Tyrannosaurus rex have in common? They were all part of an unforgettable day at Auburn University designed to show middle school students that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are anything but ordinary. More than 1,000 students and teachers from 20 schools across Alabama gathered at Neville Arena on Oct. 1, 2026 for the seventh annual Destination STE more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Dietary Manager Training Program relaunch gains national response * Adding to its many flexible options in helping Auburn University students take the next big step in their career journey, the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the College of Human Sciences is now offering online enrollment for its renewed Dietary Manager Training Program aimed at helping those interested in becoming a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Foodservice Protection Professiona more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi monitoring Hurricane Isaias * Learn more about how to make an emergency kit, get important severe weather safety tips and prepare for medical needs on the company's Storm Center website. Entergy Mississippi is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias, which is forecast to make landfall near the Alabama/Florida border Friday evening. Our crews are preparing for severe weather the storm could bring to the eastern portion of more PR

GADSDEN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Gadsden State Receives More Than $1 Million Annually in Continued TRIO Funding Oct 08, 2026 Gadsden, Ala. - Gadsden State Community College will continue expanding educational access and opportunity across its service area following the U.S. Department of Education's release of Fiscal Year 2026 TRIO grant awards. All three of Gadsden State's TRIO programs -- the Educational Opportunity Center and two Talent Search programs -- have received continue more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-802) on the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act, amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists between a franchisor and franchisee. Committee Action 114TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-813) on the Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act (H.R. 9394). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on Sept. 10, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 9394, the "Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026," requires the Department of Homeland Securi more ST

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Loud and Clear * Employee engagement has long been an essential part of the Auburn University employee experience. Over the past several months, the Organizational Development & Engagement (OD&E) team, formerly known as HR Development, has expanded its efforts to strengthen engagement across campus. Current initiatives include a new brand identity, a new website and continued growth of the Aspire Auburn leadership program. "I hope employees know that they matter more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State among Southeast Regional AI Computing Consortium founding partners * STARKVILLE, Miss.--A new Southeast Regional AI Computing Consortium includes Mississippi State University among founding partners. Announced by the White House at today's [Oct. 8] Science: A New Golden Age Summit in Washington, D.C., the consortium will strengthen and grow super intelligence-powered discovery and innovation across the Southeast region through more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Alumni Association set to celebrate 2026 Alumni Fellows during Oklahoma game weekend * STARKVILLE, Miss.--The Mississippi State University Alumni Association honors a new group of distinguished Bulldogs as 2026 Alumni Fellows visit campus during the MSU-Oklahoma football game weekend, Oct. 22-24. This year's honorees will participate in on- and off-campus activities, reconnect with their alma mater and share valuable professional insights w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on the significance of properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations cover 17 properties across Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. They include the Caldwell Municipal Rose Garden in Idaho, Hillcrest Grocery in Kansas, Green Street (East) Historic District in Massachusetts, Seven-Up Headquarters Building in Missouri, Monto more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * New insights into immune cell differentiation may inform future vaccines and autoimmune disease research * UAB researchers discovered a fundamental immune system mechanism that helps CD4+ T cells balance antibody and cellular responses to infection, a finding that could improve vaccine design, advance immunology research, and deepen understanding of autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Elects New Treasurer & Governors-at-Large to National Leadership Nominations Committee & NLN Certification Commission Also Welcome New Members - Washington, DC -- The National League for Nursing announces the election of a new treasurer and two new members of the NLN Board of Governors. Annual elections and installation took place at the NLN Education Summit this year in Washington, DC. Colleen Marzilli, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, NEA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * How Will El Nino Affect Your Local Fisheries? October 08, 2026 Scientists at NOAA Fisheries are working to observe and forecast how the 2026-2027 El Nino event will impact fisheries, marine life, and coastal communities across the country. - What does El Nino mean for U.S. fisheries and marine life? What can fishermen and coastal communities expect to observe and experience as this event continues and pote more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * On Edan Alexander Way in Tenafly, Gottheimer Marks Third Anniversary of October 7th Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Remember 10/7, Combat Terror Oct 07, 2026 TENAFLY, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on the third anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local leaders, community members, and the family of former hostage Edan Alexander on Edan Alexander Way in Tenafly to re more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * Save the Children Stands Ready to Help Kids and Families as Strengthening Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast Ahead of the Storm, Global Humanitarian Organization Providing Cash Assistance to Help Families with Disabilities Prepare, Evacuate Safely - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2026) -- As Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the north more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Offers Preparedness Tips for Impacts of Hurricane Isaias * MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 8, 2026 - Residents along the northern Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida should finalize preparations for significant impacts of Hurricane Isaias, which is forecast to make landfall either late Friday or early Saturday, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). Isaias will be the first landfalling U.S. hurricane sin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors Christopher Carlile of Enterprise as October "Veteran of the Month" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Colonel Christopher Carlile as the October "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "Transitioning from military to civilian life can be difficult for many of our veterans. For U.S. Army Colon more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Students Preserve Greenwood Cemetery's Historic Legacy and Advocate for More Land Crystal Drake 08 October 2026 Student volunteers from Tuskegee University's Integrative Biosciences (IBS) Ph.D. Program recently continued a decade-long commitment to preserving one of Macon County's most significant historic landmarks by updating and maintaining a comprehensive database documenting more than 3,500 gravesites at Greenwood Cemetery, a sacred site that more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Joins Consortium to Power Computing and Research in the Southeast Oct. 08, 2026 The University of Arkansas is a founding member of the Southeast Regional SI Computing Consortium, announced today as part of the White House's Science: A New Golden Age Summit. More than 14 universities across 10 states launched the consortium to build and share leadership-class compute infrastructure for scientific research. "As a land-grant university, we ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, Colleagues Urge Inspector General to Investigate Planned Parenthood * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 128 members of Congress in sending a letter to the Inspector General (IG) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the IG to review and investigate the activities and federal funding streams of Planned Parenthood Federat more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * UM Joins Regional Consortium for Advanced Computing Research * Fifteen universities bring collective $1B in investment to support computing infrastructure, research OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is joining a 10-state effort to build and share computing resources increasingly needed for scientific research. UM is among 15 universities launching the Southeast Regional SI Computing Consortium, announced Thursday (Oct. 8) at the White more PR

FLORENCE, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * UNA's David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry Named to Billboard's 2026 Top Music Business Schools List * FLORENCE, AL - The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama has, once again, been named among Billboard's 2026 Top Music Business Schools, continuing the department's recognition by the influential music industry publication. "This recognition from Bi more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Find Exercise in Mice Lowers Risk of Alzheimer's Disease October 08, 2026 University of Wyoming researchers discovered that mice that exercised lowered their risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could prove promising in helping humans lower their risk of the disease that causes progressive cognitive decline. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and gradually robs people of their memory, thin more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Wearing the Civil Air Patrol Uniform a Story of Service Before Self For decades now, CAP volunteers have proudly put on the Air Force uniform, showing their love of country and commitment to the communities they serve. Oct 9, 2026 Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol 85th Anniversary Series. Each week leading up to CAP's milestone anniversary on Dec. 1, we will be highlighting key operations and developments in the organization's histo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Delivers Immediate Diesel Relief, Saving Americans Up to $100 Per Fill October 6, 2026 Last night, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that immediately cuts diesel costs by authorizing highway use of tax-free dyed diesel and deferring the federal diesel excise tax through the end of the year. The decisive action -- expected to save drivers as much as $100 per fill -- puts real money back in the pockets of farmers, ran more PR