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

OXFORD, Mississippi, July 22 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Cafeteria Menu Makeover Could Reduce Students' Sugar, Salt Intake * OXFORD, Miss. - Pizza, pastries and parfaits are staples in many school cafeterias. But new research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi suggests some of students' favorite meals may contain more sodium and sugar than schools will be allowed to serve under updated federal nutrition standards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will requi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026" * Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026". This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition of biomass as found in the Clean Air Act to include additional  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "THAT'S SO MUCH MONEY" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1" POLITICO Playbook: "The main takeaway from the FEC filings: Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their GOP counterparts several times over" National Journal's Kirk Bado: "Dem contenders outraised Republicans on average by 4 to 1 across the battlegrounds [...] Top 5 Q2 more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Genesis Mission funds AI innovation to speed up safe, affordable nuclear energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Prometheus project to receive a Phase II award of $60 million over three years (subject to appropriations). Prometheus will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to design, license, manufacture, construct, and operate nuclear reactors with human-in-the-loop workflows; integrate AI into 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

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Hinds plant manager earns President's Lifesaving Award * Joseph Wiggs jumps into action, uses Heimlich maneuver to save choking man in restaurant Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly, left, presents the President's Lifesaving Award to Joseph Wigg, plant manager, Hinds Plant, for saving the life of a restaurant patron who was choking. The phrase "we power life" took on a dramatic new meaning for Joseph Wiggs in Marc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House passes defense authorization bill with Golden's pro-shipbuilding provisions * WASHINGTON -The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including provisions won by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to protect American shipbuilding from offshoring and to fund an additional destroyer to be built in Maine at Bath Iron Works (BIW). The 2027 NDAA authorizes $1.15 trillion in spending for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH NAMED TO DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE * Senate Appropriations Committee Reorganizes Subcommittee Memberships Following the Death of Senator Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today accepted an appointment to serve on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, giving Mississippi added prominence in Congress when developing funding for the nation's national security interests. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE * Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers. VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Funding Request and FY2027 Shipbuilding Budget. WASH more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS * 'Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act' Would Broaden Renewable Fuel Standard Definition of Eligible Renewable Biomass WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve forest health and management by creating new market demand for timbe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit additional notifications as membership chang more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 22 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House * On Monday, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, H.R. 2715, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be granted authority to order the destruction of foreign FDA-regulated merchandise th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Hyde-Smith, Bentz, Thompson Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Promote Renewable Fuels, Boost Wildfire Resiliency * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) partnered with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02) to introduce the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act. This new bipartisan, bicameral legislation proposes to modernize the definition for renewable biomass un 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

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 23 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Ag Commissioner Reminds Livestock Producers of Local Processing Options during Redemption Meat Processing Grand Opening Following the grand opening of Redemption Meats Processing in Richland, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson encourages Mississippians to shop local when purchasing meat products and reminds livestock producers of the local processing options now available to them. "I was glad to  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Pandemic detour leads to clues about a mysterious disease * When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down international travel in 2020, Michigan State University researcher Eric Benbow faced a problem. A $2.5 million research project designed to study an environmental pathogen in South America was suddenly on hold. With fieldwork canceled and uncertainty surrounding when travel might resume, Benbow and his collaborators needed a new plan. That unexpecte more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED BY THE HOUSE: Ezell Votes to Strengthen America's Military * Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports service members and their families, revitalizes the defense industrial  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites Launches into Orbit * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. - The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) payload, on board SpaceLogistic's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) has successfully launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral U.S. Space Force Station at about 5:15 pm on July 21, 2026. It is the first privately owned, operational robotic in-space servicing mission that exte more PR

NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group & TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Starts Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports will premiere the world's first professional dunk league, DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, tonight with live coverage on TNT and HBO Max sta more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 22 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Offers One of the Nation's Most Recognized Hydrography Programs * The University of Southern Mississippi is one of only two destinations in the United States that trains Category A hydrographers at an internationally recognized level through the School of Ocean Science and Engineering's hydrographic science (hydrography) program. Recently, the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors a more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR