ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and including the time of election at the 2026 DAV an more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation. The Secure America Act delivers critical funding for the U.S. C more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference * Shruti Bhandari, a 2026 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, won two best presenter awards at the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Congress May 20-22 in Seattle, Wash. Bhandari earned recognition for her research projects entitled "Multimodal Neuromorphic Computing for Cancer Diagnosis: Architecture, Clinical Fu more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas employees paddle for a purpose at Dragon Boat Festival * The spirit of teamwork was on full display as Entergy Arkansas employees took to the water and volunteered behind the scenes during the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival, held at Lake Willastein Park in Maumelle, benefiting the Children's Protection Center. The event brought together community members from across central Arkansas to raise awareness and support f more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor * SREB News Release CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jack Hill Champion Award. Distinguished Service Awa more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Funding Renewed for UAMS-led Biomedical Research Program, Bringing INBRE's 30-Year-Total to More Than $107 Million By Linda Satter A federal grant that funds Arkansas INBRE, a statewide biomedical research program led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been extended for another five years, providing 30 years of continuous funding totaling more than $107 million. The latest grant from the Nat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Garland County Habitat for Humanity has received a $9,750 incentive for its 2024-2025 participation in the Entergy Arkansas Core Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) offering. Since 2024, the organization has received a total of $20,500 in incentives through Entergy Arkansas, underscoring the ta more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Green Named Major Gifts Officer at Ozarks * Nathan Green has joined University of the Ozarks as a major gifts officer in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. His first day was June 8, 2026. A native of Clarksville, Green has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Post University. A military veteran, he has experience as a manager and personal trainer and as a recruiter. "I'm blessed to join University of the Ozarks an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * How a $10.25 Donation Made a Difference to AFA's Mission * In Greenville, Texas, the Northeast Texas AFA Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) is furthering the Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA) mission to inspire military service. NETXAFA, led by volunteers, supports the local air, space, and military community from Rockwall, Texas to Arkansas. NETXAFA funds STEM initiatives, awards thousands in student scholars more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Information Technology Services to Offer Series of Classes this Summer * JONESBORO - This summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) at Arkansas State University will have several opportunities for faculty, staff and students to learn about new technology on campus. The A-State Campus community currently uses Duo Two-Factor Authentication but will be moving to the Microsoft Authenticator by late June. Training sessions for the transition will be  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered. A closer look at the numbers reveals that homeles more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. The largest concentration was in the Albuquerque  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North Carolina is no longer a problem confined to emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness nationwide in 2024. Of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Boozman Highlights USDA Progress, Calls for Continued Support for Farmers and Rural Communities U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led an oversight hearing examining how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is addressing the challenges facing farmers, ranchers and foresters while advancing policies to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key finding of this report is that state-led actions hel more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, administrators and stakeholders from 1890 land-grant i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. It determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Quapaw Nation, according to a National Park Service notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identified human remains representing at least 54 individuals and 6,440 associated funerary objects. The collection includes ceramic fragments and vessels, clay pipes,  more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 12 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Opens Walmart.com to International Customers, Unlocking Access to Hundreds of Thousands of Items with Shipping Available to Mexico Walmart is giving customers in Mexico more choices than ever before. With an expanded assortment now available through Walmart.com, customers can shop a broader selection of products, discover new brands, and access options that were previously unavailable through Walmart. This milestone advances Walmart's commitment to expanding m more PR

BRONX, New York, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist * (From left to right) Alejandro Santo Domingo, Chair of the WCS Board of Trustees; Rob Walton, former chairman of Walmart and a longtime conservation philanthropist; Adam Falk, WCS President and CEO. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosted its annual gala at the Central Park Zoo in New York City on June 10, 2026, hon more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). "As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Slams Democrats for Blocking FISA Extension * WASHINGTON, D.C.-June 11, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Democrats blocked the passage of H.R. 9238 to extend the authorities of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July 2, 2026. FISA Section 702 authorities expire on June 12, 2026. Congressman Womack said, "It is unconscionable that lawmakers would choos more PR