DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health * DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 - Physical activity is vital to American students' physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to the American Heart Association, only 1 in 4 chil more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU professor co-leads international study on first responders' mental health * Dr. Frank Ferdik, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Austin Peay State University and the co-principal investigator on a $200,000 grant project to support first responders' mental health. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The work of keeping communities safe often comes at a personal cost, one  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU Wind Ensemble chosen to perform at prestigious regional conference * The Austin Peay State University Wind Ensemble performs at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on Oct. 10, 2024. | Photo by Ralph Acosta CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Wind Ensemble (opens in new tab) has been selected to perform at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Sout more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems supports local Virginia and Tennessee communities BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) reinforced its commitment to the Radford, Virginia, and Kingsport, Tennessee, regions through significant community investments in 2025. As the operating contractor of the Radford and Holston Army Ammunition Plants, the company directed resources to support veterans, combat food insecurity, and advance educat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Black History: TSU's Robbie Melton Recognized Among Top African American Innovators in Technology Emmanuel Freeman In a celebration of excellence and leadership in technology, Dr. Robbie Melton, provost and vice president of Technology Innovations at Tennessee State University, has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Important African Americans in Technology for 2026 by the Journal of Black Innovati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Touts Wins for Tennessee in Government Funding Package Signed into Law by President Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the wins for Tennessee in the appropriations package, which was signed into law today by President Trump. This package includes provisions of legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Senator Blackbur more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Smith Introduce Bill to Mitigate Climate Risk in US Financial System * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act, legislation to improve the ability of federal regulators to understand and mitigate risks from climate change within our financial system. Climate change is increasing the freque more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Owner of Illegal Mine Warned to Stop Polluting Nolichucky River in North Carolina * CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -The Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity today warned Horizon 30, LLC, the owner of an illegal mining site, to stop polluting the Nolichucky River and its tributaries with sediment and other toxic mining wastes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Delivers $14.7 Million in Community Projects * Funding bill includes $3.1 million for restoration of Clayborn Temple WASHINGTON - The spending bills President Trump signed into law today contain major community projects for Tennessee's 9 th Congressional District worth more than $14.7 million for which Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) sought funding through the annual appropriation more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2: Companies Cancelled $34.8B, 38K Jobs for Clean Energy Projects in 2025, Outpacing New Investments 3-to-1 $5.1 billion, 8,000 jobs lost in December caps turbulent year for clean energy * Businesses abandoned $5.1 billion in large-scale factories and clean energy projects in December, capping a turbulent year for the sector that saw nearly $35 billion in investments disappea more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce 13 New Site Development Grant Recipients * More than $13 million awarded in funding * TNECD has awarded 210 Site Development Grants across Tennessee * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 13 new Site more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 4-10 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four ranked programs: No. 17 Duke-No. 6 Louisville (7 p.m.), No. 5 LSU-No. 4 Texas (9 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols and No. 3 South  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting February 20 * East Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, Feb. 20. All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room. Meetings are scheduled as follows: * Academic, Research and Student Success Committee - 9 a.m.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Gallatin Council Passes Smoke-Free Ordinance, Makes Town Safer for Families and Workers * GALLATIN, Tenn. - The city council of Gallatin passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance Tuesday night, becoming the third municipality in Tennessee to do so. The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tennessee Government R more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session- more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 4312, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, is to establish a national framework that provides stability and consistency in co more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee." Committee Action 117TH CONGRESS Second Session--Legislative Action On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Kickback Jack's to Pay $1.1 Million for Refusing to Hire Men * Settles federal lawsuit brought by EEOC for sex discrimination GREENSBORO, N.C. - Battleground Restaurants, Inc. and Battleground Restaurant Group, Inc., two North Carolina-based corporations doing business as Kickback Jack's restaurants, will pay $1,111,300 to a class of male applicants and furnish other relief to settle  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Memphis Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Department of Veterans Affairs of Over $2.9 Million Quannah Fields Harris, 53, of Memphis, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of over $2,900,000. Harris was convicted after a jury trial in Oc more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Center for Legal Services Receives $150K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi to Support Housing Stability and Legal Aid * HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI, February 4, 2026-Mississippi families will have a better chance to keep their homes and land thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Da more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU magazine charts new distribution course targeting more engaged alumni By Drew Ruble The Winter 2026 edition of MTSU magazine, the university's twice-annual update about all things MTSU, represents a new approach to alumni outreach -- one that has been designed especially for the university's most active and engaged alumni and friends. Starting with this issue, and at the start of each more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU professor, former Olympian 'leaps' into World Olympians Association By Stephanie Wagner Middle Tennessee State University's Andrew Owusu, public health professor, assistant track and field coach and three-time Olympian, added another accolade to his name in time for the Winter Games this month: election to the executive board of the World Olympians Association. "I am thrilled and honor more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU, Siegel High School invest in Humanities Academy students to help them 'Create, Connect, Belong' By Mike Davis Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts continues its partnership with Siegel High School through the Siegel Humanities Academy, a collaboration that supports nearly 100 students exploring humanities-based learning and career pathways. Students in the acade more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech and Debate Team Earns Multiple Honors at Southern Forensics Championship * NEWBERRY, S.C. -Feb. 4, 2026 -The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned top honors at the Southern Forensics Championship Tournament, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and hosted virtually by Arkansas State University. Competing against 18 institutions from across the South including Mississippi State University, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Unveils Confirmed Lineup for 2026 Opening Session * Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen, H.B. Charles Jr., and Lipscomb University Gospel Choir set to open NRB 2026 Convention in Nashville The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention will kick off with its signature main-stage Opening Session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 7-9 p.m. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conventi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Rep. Van Epps Celebrates the Advancement of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 out of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) voted to advance the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 out of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. This legislation reaffirms America's leadership in space by advancing human exploration of the Moon and Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Cohen, DeSaulnier and Ross and Senators Gillibrand and Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Accidents * The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-9), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), and Deb more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Torches Soros-Funded Witness during Senate Judiciary Hearing, Highlights Bill to Denaturalize Scammers * WASHINGTON -Today, during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts and Oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) highlighted his White House-endorsed Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to denaturalize individuals that commit fraud, other ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * Sixth Circuit Hears NetChoice Challenges to Ohio & Tennessee Laws Harming Online Speech and Safety * CINCINNATI, Ohio-Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit will hear arguments in NetChoice's cases against Ohio and Tennessee's social media age verification laws, which violate t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial * Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Statement on Today's NetChoice v. Skrmetti Oral Arguments * Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments in NetChoice v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee's efforts to give parents common-sense tools to protect their children online. Tennessee's Protecting Children from Social Media Act requires social media companies to verify users' ages, obtai more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Burchett Announces Hearing on Deleting Duplicative Federal Programs Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today announced a hearing on "Doing More with Less: Deleting Duplicative Programs." During the hearing, members will highlight  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Treasury Dept. Releases Proposed 45Z Credit Rules American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the Treasury Department proposed guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit. "We appreciate the Treasury Department moving the needle by publishing proposed guidelines for the 45Z tax credit. It's an important step to finalize improvements protec more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * College of Pharmacy Class of 2025 Achieves 92.7% First Time NAPLEX Pass Rate, Outperforming State and National Averages Written by Nathan Ball The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Class of 2025 exceeded the state and national averages on both pharmacy licensure exams, with a 92.7% pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NA more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Law Co-Sponsors the Emerging Markets Conference 2025 in Mumbai Nate Luce The 16th Annual Emerging Markets Conference (EMC), held in Mumbai from December 14-17, featured leading academics and policymakers in law and finance to discuss and debate critical issues in regulation and governance, covering the cutting edge of scholarship and rule-making in areas such as corporate governance, court refor more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * New VPA Report Recommends "Net Neutrality for AI" Innovation in artificial intelligence applications, including the rising tide of AI agents, is based on startups accessing AI foundation models offered by Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. Each of these companies also competes with those startups, creating conflicts of interest. A new report by Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator director of artificial intel more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * What Pennsylvania Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget that Builds on Three Years of Progress, Cuts Costs, Creates Opportunity, Strengthens Public Safety, and Funds Education Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense plan that builds on three years of historic progress, tackles pressi more PR