CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft do-over: How would all 32 picks in Round 1 play out now? By Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair & Dan Parr The NFL draft is an exercise in projection. But what if it came with an "undo" button? Which picks would be rewritten -- and which would be etched in stone again? That's what we're here to explore. Now that all the Round 1 decisions have played out over the course of a season, we've decided to rev more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T to Honor McNair '71 on 40th Anniversary of Challenger Disaster * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2026) - It has been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster killed its seven crew members, including 1971 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate, astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. McNair's beloved alma mate more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and National PTA Honor Nashville Superintendent with Excellence in Family Engagement Award * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 21, 2026) - AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and National PTA are pleased to announce the winner of this year's Excellence in F more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 (TNSrep) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * New Analysis Reinforces Urgent Need for Additional Farm Support American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall highlights the urgent need for legislation expanding the bridge support program for farmers, reinforced by new analysis indicating the economic crisis in farm country is likely to continue this year. "We are grateful for the aid Congress has delivered to farmers this y more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU research looks "beyond labels" to rethink childhood adversity * APSU research shows that children's developmental outcomes are shaped less by single experiences, such as parental incarceration, and more by the broader environments and supports surrounding them in early childhood. | Adobe Stock CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - New research from Austin Peay State University is challenging common assumpt more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Religious Liberty Against California Discrimination * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 20 states to defend churches and other religious institutions from California's anti-religious targeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID pandemic, California enacted emergency powers b more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Explores Intersection of Faith, Science Through Writing Dr. Tim Schoenfeld's first book applies psychology and neuroscience to the reading of the Gospels By Emily Fackler Addressing real-world challenges in the classroom is a cornerstone of Belmont's College of Science and Mathematics, which often leads to unanticipated inspiration. For Dr. Tim Schoenfeld, the ability to watch his stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Celebrates President Trump's Historic First Year of Second Term * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement celebrating President Trump's historic accomplishments in the first year of his second term: "President Trump's first year of his second term has ushered in a new Golden Age for the American people," said Senator Blackb more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Dolly Parton, Belmont Launch Spring 2026 Dolly U Courses Spring courses connect students to real-world projects including Dolly: A True Original Musical, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, Dolly's Life Of Many Colors Museum, and Billy The Kid Makes It Big Children's Theatrical Show By Julia Copeland Belmont University, Dolly Parton and CTK Enterprises announce the latest iteration of the Dolly U partnership:  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU student turns study into anti-trafficking advocacy * ETSU student Gracee DeJarnette combines global study, faith, dance and advocacy to combat human trafficking through campus and community engagement. Gracee DeJarnette puts her faith and her desire to combat human trafficking into action through advocacy at East Tennessee State University. The Clinton native is a Global Citizen Scho more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- Home BancShares Inc., Conway, Arkansas, has applied to the Federal Reserve System for approval to expand its operations through a merger with Mountain Commerce Bancorp Inc. If approved, the firm will indirectly acquire Mountain Commerce Bank. Both organizations targeted in this acquisition are based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The request is filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. These federal statutes govern the process for a company to a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Underscore the Importance of Strong Public-Private Sector Partnerships to Deter Cyber Threats This week, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, led by Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN), convened a hearing to examine how the federal government and private sector c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Keiser (Fla.) Seahawks Begin New Campaign as Unanimous No. 1 in Preseason Coaches' Poll The 2026 NAIA Men's Lacrosse season is finally here with the release of the preseason coaches' top 10 poll. Keiser (Fla.) capped off an excellent season in 2025, claiming the first red banner of the sports championship era within the NAIA. The Defending national champions wer more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Leading through change starts with listening * On any given day, Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon might be celebrating graduating student-athletes, applauding a music performance, checking in with a student organization, or helping interview the next head coach. "We all want to have a career or a position where you feel like what you do matters," President MacKinnon said. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Nashville Loves No Tax on Tips * Nashville, TN - Congressman Andy Ogles' Office released new interviews with 17 middle Tennesseans in Nashville across multiple popular Broadway venues. Those interviewed consisted of songwriters, bartenders, and performers praising the One Big Beautiful Bill for ending federal taxes on tips and gig payments, a policy that delivers immediate relief to working American more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * ORNL to partner with Type One Energy, UT on world-class facility to validate next-gen fusion * The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Type One Energy and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), are partnering to establish a world-class facility that will drive American innovation and move fusion energy closer to reality. This more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Fuel American Manufacturing The Working Families Tax Cuts, driven in the U.S. Senate by Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), power American reindustrialization through key provisions like immediate research and development expensing, full expensing for new capital investments and full expensing for the construction of new fac more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026 * Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools * 'Flight 26' includes six international teachers from six nations outside the U.S. * Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April * Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, t more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Stokes Lectures on Theology and Religion to explore character and virtue in writings of prominent English authors group * GREENEVILLE - Grow your faith through popular literature with spiritual messages about character and virtue by well-known authors, such as C.S. Lewis, during an upcoming series of talks at Tusculum University. The Rev. E.J. Swatsell stands on campus. The Stokes Lectures on Theology more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Stop Kicking Appalachia Around: Griffith Stands Up For Appalachian Coal * The House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened for a full committee markup to report favorably a series of measures to amend the Clean Air Act. One of those measures is U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith's (R-VA) bill, H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. During debate on Congressman Griffith's  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee to Deliver Final State of the State Address on February 2 Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his final State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 2 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. "Since the earliest days of our country, Tennesse more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for January 20, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly A challenge with addressing addiction at the population level is making decisions based on the evidence available. For example, new data indicate that alcohol consumption and binge drinking are dropping among Americans, but the evidence doesn't exactly tell us why. One explanation is t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures Over $20.9 Million for Mobile, Baldwin Counties, Continues Leadership on Senate Appropriations Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, recently directly secured over $20.9 million for Mobile and Baldwin Counties through the passage of three Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bi more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers support Southeast flash drought assessment to improve future drought preparedness By Paola Pinto The Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, played a key role in supporting a newly published regional drought assessment that details important lessons learned from the flash fall drought experienced ac more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Demo of Old Holiday Inn on Madison Avenue Enters Final Phase By Peggy Reisser Demolition of the old Holiday Inn tower at 969 Madison Avenue on the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus has entered its final phase. The effort to take down the abandoned building has spanned several years, as funding and preparations were arranged before actual demolition w more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension to Lead Value-Added Dairy Experiential Learning Course in Oregon This Spring * SDBII Pacific Northwest Experiential Learning Course is planned for April 24-30, 2026 COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Dairy farmers, value-added dairy producer-processors, and industry partners from Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and other southeastern states are invited to join UT E more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Addressing the Energy Impact of AI Data Centers As AI companies build data centers across the country, American consumers have seen increased energy costs, and policymakers at all levels of government are concerned about the resilience of the electrical grid. A new report released today by Matthew McHale and Hannah Wiseman proposes nine ideas for state and federal policymakers to protect household more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU Expert: Eliminating Missouri income tax would hurt low-income residents By Neil Schoenherr Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has called for a phaseout of the state's income tax, a move that would cause the most pain to the state's low-income residents, says an expert on tax law at Washington University in St. Louis. "Consider a lower-income taxpayer earning $30,000 annually and a higher-income t more PR