BOONE, North Carolina, June 22 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State's Sheryl Oring documents national, international perspectives on independence * Dressed as a 1960s-era secretary, Appalachian State University's Sheryl Oring has taken her interactive performance "Spirit of Independence" -and her vintage typewriter -to stops across America and Europe, inviting participants to share their perspectives on independence. To date, more than 300 individuals have taken part in the project.  "I'm especially i more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Sues Roblox and Discord for Knowingly Profiting from Putting Children at Risk Griffin: 'Roblox left the front door unlocked, and Discord handed predators a private room. Arkansas children paid the price. That stops now' - Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed suit against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., two of the most-cited platforms in federal child exploitation prosecutions, for years of delibe more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 22 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU-Ozark Set to Offer New and Revised Programs * Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has announced academic program updates designed to strengthen workforce education and increase alignment with student and industry needs. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, ATU-Ozark will offer a Certificate of Proficiency in fundamentals of cybersecurity. The program will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills related to cybersecurity pri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to three domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range federal airways and the revocation of a fourth route as part of preparations for the planned decommissioning of the Holly Springs, Mississippi, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation facility. The proposal, published on June 22, 2026, would amend federal airways V-16, V-94 and V-159 and revoke V-535. The agency said the changes are necessary because the Holly Springs VORTA more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Program Names 14 Pomona Finalists * Fourteen recent Pomona College graduates have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2026-27. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange initiative. "The Fulbright Program's goal of promoting educational and cultural exchange aligns closely with Pomona's vision for global, experiential learning that prepares our students to address chal more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Lexicon, Inc., Arkansas Economic Development Commission and State Leaders Celebrate Expanded and Renovated Headquarters at Ribbon Cutting Headquarters renovation part of a broader $37.6 million investment that includes a 46,000-square-foot fabrication facility expansion and other improvements - Little Rock-based Lexicon, Inc. and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) today celebrated the completion  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy issued the following news release: * * * Office of Advocacy Appoints Justin Crossie as Region 6 Advocate The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to announce Justin Crossie has been named Region 6 Advocate. Prior to joining the Advocacy, Crossie was the SBA South Central Regional Administrator serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Crossie is a seasoned government affairs and public policy p more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, June 23 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release: * * * Tyson(R) Debuts New Garlic & Herb, BBQ and Harissa Chicken Cups SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Tyson Foods is expanding the high-performing Tyson Chicken Cups with three bold new flavors: Garlic & Herb, BBQ and Harissa, further strengthening its position in convenient, high-protein options. This latest flavor expansion follows strong momentum for the product launch, including recognition as Product of the Year Winner in the Prot more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions that negatively impact our youngest pa more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Junior Christian Ford Selected for Tjuana Byrd Internship Program * Christian Ford, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for this year's Tjuana Byrd Internship Program, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced. "Designed to remove barriers and expand access to high-demand STEAM careers, this 12-week program continues to create pathways to success for young women across Arka more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter's Chef Cook of the Year Award * Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter's Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in Pine Bluff. The event was hosted by the American  more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 23 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Walmart and Sam's Club Expand Support for Medicare Customers as New Weight Management Coverage Launches New initiative expands access to trusted information, pharmacy support, and healthcare navigation resources for Medicare beneficiaries as Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program launches - Walmart and Sam's Club today announced the launch of a nationwide effort to help Medicare beneficiaries better understand new prescription drug coverage options related t more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 23 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Connect Showcases a New Era of Creativity-Powered Commerce at Cannes Lions New creative experiences powered by VIZIO help brands connect storytelling to measurable outcomes such as GMV increase and new-to-brand shoppers. - CANNES, France -- At Cannes Lions, where creativity sets the agenda for the industry, Walmart Connect and VIZIO are showcasing the next evolution of commerce media, advancing a creativity-powered commerce strategy that helps brands move be more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 23 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Sets the Vision for the Next Era of Global Commerce Media As advertisers gather in Cannes to discuss the future of media, Walmart announced a new vision for its global advertising business, spanning across Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club. Under the leadership of Seth Dallaire, chief growth officer of Walmart Inc., Walmart is building global commerce media platforms that combine scale, full-funnel solutions and measurement signals to drive du more PR