MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 22 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Day 1: Alabama bringing energy to Farnborough International Airshow LONDON, England - The Farnborough International Airshow kicked off Monday and Alabama is stepping up its presence and energy level at the biennial aviation and defense showcase. The state's delegation, led by Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and Liz Filmore, Governor Kay Ivey's chief of staff, includes dozens of local officials, workforce and education leaders, econ more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients * Amazon today announced the 2026 recipients of the Amazon Literary Partnership, providing $1 million in grants to 102 literary organizations across more than 25 states. Amazon believes in the power of words to transform lives, communities, and the world, and is honored to support these vital organizations that champion writers. This year's grants will support youth-focused wr more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 23 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces Over $3.3 Million for School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from elementary schools for the 2026-2027 USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program reimburses schools for fresh fruits and vegetables served free to students in grades K-6 during the school day, outside of breakfast and lunch meal periods. Completed applicatio more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, July 21 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Invited to Return to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools * Year 8 Grant is Largest to Date, With More Than $3.3M Committed; Expands Internationally Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce it has once again been asked to participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). The initiative is supported by a generous more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Files Suit against Drug Manufacturers for Illegally Limiting Patient Access * Griffin: 'Drug manufacturers embarked on a coordinated campaign to limit patient access while blatantly ignoring Arkansas law. I won't stand for it and am bringing this lawsuit today to ensure Arkansas patients are always put first' ITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Among EPW Committee Members Championing Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act * WASHINGTON- Today, six members of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senators John Boozman (R-AR), John Curtis (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) of 2026. WEPA 2026 would make it easier for stat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen water infrastructure, improve wildfire preparedness and expand access to critical resources for Idaho communities. The legislation includes the FIRE SMART Act, which would provide states additional flexibility to support d more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi prepared for storms as the height of 2026 hurricane season approaches * Below-normal season expected, but customers urged to stay prepared JACKSON, Miss. - As the height of the hurricane season approaches, Entergy Mississippi is prepared for summer storms, including hurricanes, and encourages customers to prepare as well. Scientists anticipate the 2026 hurricane season will have somewhat below-normal activity, with more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report second quarter 2026 financial results on July 29 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Wednesday, July 29. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly business update and financial results at 10 a.m. Centr more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator * Alumnus Truman Hensley '22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player for the Eagles, he has served as a self-contained special educ more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host America 250 Exhibit * JONESBORO - To honor America's 250th anniversary, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will host a special exhibit from Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, March 3. The museum is located at 110 Center Dr. in Dyess. "The exhibit, 'Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience,' explores American history through the lens of Johnny Cash's music," said Will Reaves, director  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Ant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that 1EdTech Consortium, Inc., Lake Mary, formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc., filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated April 15, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added seven members and reported nine withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit addit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Large-Scale Cybersecurity Exercise Focuses on Operational Technology * This year's iteration of the War Department's longest-running unclassified cyber defense exercise is largely focused on operational technology, military cyber professionals said today during a virtual media roundtable. Hosted by the National Guard Bureau, the roundtable was part of Cyber Shield 2026 -a training event that brings together more than 1,000 participants from 44 states and te more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Midwest Poultry Services. L.P. Recalls Shell Eggs Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: July 22, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Company Name: Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. Brand Name: Multiple brand names Pr more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, July 22 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA's Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team * The Arkansas Research Center (ARC), a research unit within the University of Central Arkansas College of Education, has been selected by the Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood (ADE-OEC) to serve as the statewide third-party verification team for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). "Being selected for this work demon more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack on Appropriations Hearing: Americans Deserve a Functioning Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 22, 2026... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a senior appropriator and Chairman of the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee, stressed the need for policy reform to prevent future government funding lapses during a full committee hearing. The hearing witnesses were Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 22, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Womack said, "Peace through Strength requires us to address supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthen competition and innovation across the defense  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes to Bolster Defense and Election Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 22, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H. Con. Res. 113. This budget resolution instructs relevant House committees to provide $95 billion for defense and intelligence capabilities, aid for farmers, and election security. Congressman Womack said, "Securing our elections and supplying the Department of War with the resources necessary to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes to Prevent Insider Trading and Election Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 22, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation aims to prevent Members of Congress from using their positions and nonpublic information to benefit financially from purchases or sales made on the U.S. stock market. The legislation also includes measures to strengthen voter ID laws natio more PR