COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2026, and is the company's 463 rd consecutive q more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * ATA Hails $200 Million for Parking, Other Pro-Trucking Provisions in Appropriations Package Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the inclusion of provisions to support truckers and strengthen the supply chain in the final fiscal year 2026 appropriations package that is being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this w more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill * The credit union movement stands united in opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), and America's Credit Unions, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and all state leagues wrote to House and Senate members Friday. The CCCA- reintroduced last week in both chambers -would bring harmful new  more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Jan. 21 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood Endows Enrichment Fund at A-State The Dixon, McDonald and Turnbow Sisterhood Endowed Enrichment Fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences such as regional or national conferences in choral music or choral music education. * Arkansas State University has established more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25 * Three ranked matchups across ESPN network * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) returns Saturday, live from Texas Tech * Dick Vitale makes 2026 debut Saturday, Jan. 24 for UNC-Virginia * ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues with  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Funding Education Opportunity: How states fund K-12 open enrollment programs * States are increasingly allowing public school students to find the right school for them. Since 2020, eight states have adopted strong K-12 cross-district open-enrollment laws, allowing students to transfer to public schools other than their assigned schools when open seats are available. Twenty-three states now have robust more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Georgia Legislature Tackles Major Labor Policy Reform to Expand Worker Freedom Georgia joins growing number of states advancing Independent Women's Voluntary Portable Benefits framework * ATLANTA, GA -- Representative Todd Jones introduces House Bill 987, legislation modeled after Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act," aim more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 21 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State physics professor Yves Idzerda to give Feb. 17 provost's lecture on second quantum revolution By Diana Setterberg As a new graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in engineering and physics, Yves Idzerda considered himself an electrical engineer first. While interviewing for his first post-baccalaureate engineering job, however, he met the author of a classic book about an more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Statement on the Death of Terri Womack * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In response to the news of Congressman Steve Womack's wife, Terri Womack's death, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: "Bryan and I are mourning the loss of Terri Womack, Congressman Womack's wife of more than 40 years. She and Steve were true partners and institutions in their h more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Jan. 21 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association Maximum-term reaccreditation reflects strength of faculty, alumni, curriculum, professional preparation of students * The University of Central Arkansas has received 10-year reaccreditation for its Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has issued Rice Outlook: January 2026 (RCS-26A), coordinated by Vida Abadam with contributions from Andrew Sowell and Jennifer Bond and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board, lowering 2025/26 all-rice production 0.6 million hundredweight to 206.7 million cwt as reduced harvested area to 2.740 million acres offsets a 38 pounds-per-acre yield rise to 7,544 pounds. Released January 14, 2026 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3053, titled 'Assessment of Water and Proppant Quantities Associated with Hydrocarbon Production from the Haynesville Formation Within the Onshore United States and State Waters of the Gulf Coast Basin, 2024,' authored by the Haynesville Formation Proppant and Water Assessment Team led by Rand Gardner, quantifying water and proppant needs and formation water production tied to potential future gas development  more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 21 -- Walmart issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Walmart Marketplace Expands into Premium Musical Instruments with Leading Global Brands Key Insights * The Premium Musical Instrument Shop marks Walmart Marketplace's curated entry into professional-grade instruments and accessories, featuring globally trusted brands like Fender, Roland, Boss, and Zildjian. * The new digital storefront is built for musicians at every level, offering both new and reso more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Mourns Wife of 41 Years * ARKANSAS-January 20, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the statement below regarding the passing of his wife, Terri Lynn Williams Womack. Congressman Womack said, "Sunday afternoon, Heaven welcomed an angel. My wife of 41 years, Terri Womack, went to live in eternity with Jesus. My heart is broken and that space remains without her presence. I take co more PR