DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $150K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi to Assist North Mississippi Rural Legal Services to Help Homeowners Resolve Property Titles * TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, February 5, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Community Bank of Mississippi, awarded a $150,000 Pathway Fund grant to  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Saw Stark Losses in Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments and Jobs - New Report * (Washington, D.C. - February 5, 2026) The U.S. saw clean energy manufacturing cancellations of more than $29 billion in 2025 resulting in the loss of more than 39,000 announced jobs, largely due to cancellations following hostile policy changes from the Trump administration. Those n more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Announces Award Winners Among 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders; Recognizes Industry Talent Leaders with Special Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced the award winners among the 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders during the Emerging Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This ye more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF Chattanooga is now accepting applications for the 2026 TECH Academy * CHATTANOOGA, TN, February 5, 2026 -BASF's Chattanooga site, in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College, will host its annual TECH Academy program, which introduces high school students to technical and craft careers through skills classes, workshops, and industry tours. Beginning the we more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Investigate Justice Jackson for Participating in Partisan & Inflammatory Grammy Awards * ' I urge you to initiate an investigation into Justice Jackson's attendance at this event and if her participation in any way would require recusal from matters that will come before the Court.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 5 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * College of Arts and Sciences pairs books, MSU cheese at 'book tasting' event Mississippi State's College of Arts and Sciences invites the campus community to sample something new this month with its first "book tasting" event, a creative twist that pairs books, conversation and Mississippi State flavor. "A&S Book Tasting: A Showcase of Authors" will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Kustoff Secures Funding for West Tennessee in Government Appropriations Package * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Kustoff announced new federal funding for 11 separate projects in West Tennessee. These funds were included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations package that President Trump signed into law. "As a Member of Congress, I am proud to work on appropriations bills more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen energy workforce pipeline * Up to 20 community colleges eligible for grants - apply by Feb. 25 * Funding will support high-demand craft and technical programs critical to the energy industry * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled e more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Marie Smith's Commitment to Advancing Health Policy * Graduating from UConn's School of Pharmacy in the late 1970s with a B.S. in Pharmacy, Smith was a member of the CT Society of Hospital Pharmacy and worked as a pharmacy intern at Backus and John Dempsey Hospitals during her time as a Husky. Still friends with those she met during her time at the School, Smith fondly remembers c more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi Award $150K Grant to Mission First Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi * JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, February 5, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Community Bank of Mississippi (Community Bank), awarded a $150,000 Pathway Fund grant to Mission First Inc. (Mission more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification from Eastman Chemical Co. regarding proposed production activity at its facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The facility operates within Subzone 204B, and the submission outlines plans to expand the scope of authorized finished products and components. According to the request, the company intends to produce fiber ester flake, filament yarn, filter tow, and staple fiber. Duty rates for  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Former Leatherneck Frisman Jackson Coaching in Super Bowl * MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University will be cheering on one of their own on Super Bowl Sunday as alumnus and Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson will be coaching in the big game on Sunday, Feb. 8. Jackson, a former Leatherneck and a member of the Leatherneck Hall of Fame (2024), is currently in his second season  more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 3 (TNSrep) -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU's education programs are on the map for nationwide recruiters, future teachers By Ian Wesselhoff On Jan. 30, representatives from 60 school districts across the country came to Georgia College & State University's campus for its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair, all hoping to connect with the next generation of educators prepared by the John H. Lounsbury College of Education. Just days later, o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Implores Senate Colleagues to Confirm Brian Lea, Trump's Nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee * Lea is set to be confirmed by the Senate today WASHINGTON- Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) spoke on the Senate floor imploring his Senate colleagues to confirm Brian Lea, President Donald Trump's nominee to be District Judge for the Western Dis more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world championship * For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University's Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship, powered by hands-on learning and a team culture that welcomes students of all backgrounds. The award-winning club's competition team has earned a spot in the VEX U Robotics World Champion more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Memphis Safe Task Force Wednesday Update: 51 Arrested, Including 3 Juveniles, 9 Guns Recovered * Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force on Wednesday executed 51 criminal arrests, including three juveniles, and recovered nine illegal firearms. Of note: A 17-year-old was arrested in the 300 block of Elder Road on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder stemming from a Jan.2 more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 6 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * NCYL calls on Circuit Court to support youth, reject Tennessee's harmful abortion law Amicus brief filed with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals highlights young people's fundamental and Constitutional rights * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is calling on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to honor young people's Constitutional rights and reject a harmful Tennessee law that ba more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Feb. 6 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * National Supplemental Screening Program celebrates 20 years of service; eligible individuals encouraged to participate The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Supplemental Screening Program (NSSP), managed by ORAU, is celebrating 20 years of continued service and encourages those eligible to participate in the program. The NSSP, part of the DOE Former Worker Medical Scr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State's Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets OKLAHOMA CITY--Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the state. Caskets of Honor owners Candi Mentink and her husband Todd Collard have partnered with the Institute for J more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ogles Urges TN General Assembly To Audit NES, Strip Metro Nashville Of NES Jurisdiction * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) sent a letter to the Tennessee Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives asking them to perform immediate oversight of the failed Nashville Electric Service (NES) board, following reports that the utility cut millions of dol more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee Delivers Keynote Address at National Prayer Breakfast Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast, joining President of the United States Donald J. Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and thousands of elected officials, faith leaders, and guests from across the country. In his remarks, the Governor shared his powerfu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas Education Freedom Accounts Launch Confirms Parents' Eagerness for School Choice * AUSTIN - T he Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) application portal opened yesterday, giving Texas families the opportunity to be the ultimate decision maker for their child's education. Nearly 42,000 applications were submitted on the first day, alone, b reaking a national record previously held by T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Unanimously Advances Legislation to Expand Physician Licensing * Atlanta, GA - The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, testified in support of Senate Bill 427 at the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. LIBRE Georgia, Strategic Director Stefanie Zaenker, explained the importance of the legi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 6 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Trevecca Sets Record for Spring 2026 Undergraduate Enrollment Trevecca Nazarene University has set a new institutional record for spring undergraduate enrollment, welcoming its largest-ever group of traditional undergraduates to campus for spring 2026. As of January 14, the University reported 1,526 traditional undergraduate students registered for the spring term, marking a new spring enrollment re more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- America First Legal Breaks Nashville's Years-Long Stonewalling Over Covenant School Shooter "Manifesto" * America First Legal (AFL) secured a major victory in its lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro), as the Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Nashville rejected Metro's attempt to keep nearly all records more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Calls for New Nashville Electric Service Leadership, Praises Judicial Nomination for Western District of Tennessee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the need to replace Nashville Electric Service leadership following the company's failure to properly prepare for Winter Storm Fern, leaving thousands of Tennesse more PR