WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DCCC POLL: It's All Tied Up in KY-06 * Breaking: New DCCC polling first reported on by the Lexington Herald-Leader shows that the race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District is starting out in a dead heat. This is now the second public poll in recent weeks to show a toss up race in KY-06. Last month, non-partisan race rater Inside Elections reported on polling that similarly "suggests the race is becoming increasingly comp more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 2026 Health Law Primer & Forum Set for November in Nashville * The TBA's Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum are now set for November in downtown Nashville! The 26th Annual Health Law Primer will take place Nov. 11 at Foley & Lardner. Designed for those new to the practice area, the primer provides a general overview of health law, expert insight and practical tips for navigating the heavily regulated industry.  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * 250+ Agriculture Groups Call for Bipartisan Senate Farm Bill More than 250 food and agriculture organizations joined forces to urge the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to advance a bipartisan farm bill out of committee in a letter delivered today. The American Farm Bureau organized the letter, which notes that farmers and ranchers haven't had a new farm bill in almost ten years. "As organizati more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * ABA House of Delegates Acts on Law School DEI Rule * The American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation council's plan to eliminate longstanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements for law schools met resistance from the ABA House of Delegates, Reuters reports. The body, meeting as part of the ABA Annual Meeting, rejected an outright repeal of the rule but in a separate vote gave the council expedited more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Accomplished professor, leader and participant in the arts promoted to assistant dean of Tusculum's Humanities Division * GREENEVILLE - An accomplished professor and leader with a breadth and depth of experience teaching English, theater and communication and practical experience in those fields has been promoted to assistant dean of the Humanities Division at Tusculum University. Chris Allen Chris Allen will oversee the English, art and design and comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in August 6 Primary Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends the Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Tennessee for their recent primary victories. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against tax hikes if elected to Congress. The following primary winners signed the Pledge: Candidates for U.S. House * Rep. Diana Hars more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Commends Pledge Signers in TN Ahead of August 6 Primary As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending. Fortunately for voters in Tennessee, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written commitments to oppose and vote against tax hikes. Candidates for U.S. House: * Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) * Rep. T more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Attacks * Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced that she has joined a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass S. 3798, the Safe Access to Cash Act. The legislation would strengthen efforts to prosecute organized crime rings that are robbing automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. "Organized criminal networks are targeting ATMs  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects * Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rewrite how the agency handles the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Since it was signed into law in 1970, NEPA required that before the federal  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Tennessee Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Tennessee were 176,311, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 146,925, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the difference between more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 8 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Christian nationalist Rep. Ogles loses Tenn. primary after FFRF called for resignation One of Congress' most outspoken Christian nationalism proponents has lost his bid for re-election months after the Freedom From Religion Foundation called on him to resign for declaring that Muslims do not belong in American society. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., was defeated on Thursday by former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, a mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Sen. Marsha Blackburn on TN-GOV Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Senator Marsha Blackburn on winning the Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial primary. "Marsha Blackburn has dedicated her life to public service and has worked tirelessly for the people of Tennessee on key issues like leading the fight against a state income tax," said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. "After her tenure in Congress, Bl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Congratulates Mayor Chaz Molder on TN-05 Primary Victory * Chaz enters the general election with major momentum to defeat broke and bruised Charlie Hatcher and flip TN-05 Today, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder won the Democratic primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District and will advance to the general election as the party's nominee. DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement congratulat more PR

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news: * * * Eastman board declares dividend * The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 7, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. About Eastman Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people us more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure * The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026. Faculty members and researchers approved for promotion from associate professor to professor:- 1:- more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU included among Forbes America's Best Employers for Women 2026 * East Tennessee State University has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for Women 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Monday, Aug. 4, and can be viewed on the Forbes website. America's Best Employers for more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 8 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Unapologetic Christian nationalist gubernatorial candidates are named 'Theocrats' The FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrats of the Week" are two self-proclaimed Christian nationalist gubernatorial candidates. James Fishback, a former CEO of an investment firm, is vying  more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU to Host 2026 Annual Golf Scramble at Chickasaw Golf Course * HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Aug. 7, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University is inviting golfers, alumni, friends and community supporters to tee off for the 2026 Annual Golf Scramble at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Golf Course. The four-person scramble is one of the FHU Golf Program's premier fundraising events. Team registration is $500 and includes green fees, a golf cart, catered lunch, tee more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Five places UTC students can spend time between classes * More often than not, when students construct their class schedules for the semester, they find themselves with decent-sized time gaps from the end of one class to the start of the next. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has many places to hang out. From study areas and campus restaurants to recording studios and a game of spikeball, UTC has a wide variety of sit more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From special operations to state service: Army veteran completes MTSU degree, continues mission [+VIDEO] * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -By the time Dillon Matthews first set foot on Middle Tennessee State University's campus to pick up his cap and gown, he was only days away from completing his bachelor's degree. For the U.S. Army veteran, father of five, state emergency management professional, farmer and youth sports leader, that distance was n more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds, Permitting Council announce agreement to streamline permitting * Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Emily Domenech, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to coordinate and streamline federal and state permitting. The agreement commits the state to opt in to the FAST-41 process and align timelines for state and federal environmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) announced the committee advanced 15 bills and 39 postal naming bills. The legislation and postal renaming bills were reported favorably as noted below. more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Houston Law Firm to Manage Unaccompanied Minors Cases * The Trump administration has announced that a Houston law firm will provide legal aid services to unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings after a long-standing contract with the Acacia Center for Justice and a network of nonprofits was not renewed. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) now has awarded a $150 million contract to the Burke L more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * How Abby Stevenson-Greiss Turned a Viral Video Into a Career in Experiential Marketing * Communications alumna pushes the creative boundaries of event marketing, champions Gen Z's place in the industry Before Abby Stevenson-Greiss (corporate communications, '20) had ever heard the term "experiential marketing" she had already run her first e campaign: leveraging a young influencer's fame to help draw tourism interest to one of America's most rural states.  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Police's multi-agency emergency training to close Rec Center area Aug. 10 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -The Middle Tennessee State University Police Department will conduct a multi-agency emergency response training exercise Monday, Aug. 10, requiring temporary closures around the MTSU Recreation Center area. The exercise will bring together multiple first-responder agencies, including local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency me more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is proud to announce the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner, which will be selected from these seven regional recipients, will be announced during CattleCon 2027 in Nashvil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TN-06 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District primary election: "Congratulations to State Representative Johnny Garrett! As a strong conservative, Johnny is ready to hit the ground running and deliver results for Tennessee. In Congress, Johnny will help President Trump deliver a strong economy, maintain a secur more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TN-09 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Tennessee's Ninth Congressional District primary election: "Congratulations to President Trump-endorsed Brent Taylor! As a State Senator and successful businessman, Brent will waste no time getting to work for Tennesseans. In Congress, Brent will work with President Trump to deliver a strong economy, reduc more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), today expressed concern that the Administration's proposed changes to the Head Start Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Investigating the Risks to Children from AI * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is investigating risks to children from AI. In a virtual press conference, Sen. Ossoff announced he is investigating risks to kids from AI, highlighting his continued work to keep kids safe online. Sen. Ossoff was joined by John Shehan, Senior Vice President of the Exploited Children Division and International Engagement from the National Center for M more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair Announces 2026 Annual Scholarship Winners, Honoring High-Achieving Students Nationwide BALTIMORE - Sinclair today announced it has awarded scholarships to 15 university students as part of its annual Sinclair Scholarship program. The annual program invests in the future of the media industry by helping students complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital st more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech psychology professors providing grant-funded suicide prevention training to the public Aug. 11-12 * Four Tennessee Tech University psychology professors are helping equip community members with life-saving suicide intervention skills through free, grant-funded workshops this summer. The final two-day workshop will be held Aug. 11-12 in Room 266 of Bell Hall on the Tech campus. "The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Millington Police Lieutenant Indicted After Double Dipping on Work Hours An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Millington Police Department Lieutenant Bryan Childress after investigators determined he received $2,971.89 in unearned wages and benefits by claiming to work for the police department while also working private security jobs. The investigation began after a Millingto more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Murfreesboro Police Detective Indicted After Misusing Drug Funds An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the indictment of former Murfreesboro Police Department Detective Reginal Primas. Investigators determined that Primas misappropriated at least $2,760 from a confidential drug fund for which he was solely responsible. An audit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Charlie Hatcher * "Mayor Chaz Molder has never been distracted by partisan politics or political games because he's focused on delivering results. That's the kind of commonsense leadership Tennessee families deserve in Washington fighting for them. While Charlie Hatcher limps out of a messy primary with no resources and no message, Chaz is building the momentum he needs to win in November," said DCCC Chair Suzan De more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * The Long Way Around: How Dr. James Parrett Became UTRF Memphis's New Vice President * "My background is a little atypical of how people do things," says James Parrett, PharmD, JD, and it's hard to argue. Chemist, patent litigator, pharmacist, technology transfer manager: Dr. Parrett has worn all four hats on his way to a fifth. This July, he became vice president of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation's Memphis Office more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Introduces New and Improved System for Soil and Forage Sample Clients * Online portal expands the capabilities testing center technicians offer to the public KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Farmers, gardeners, nursery owners, golf course managers and others among the more than 4,000 clients who annually submit soil and forage samples to the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Soil, Plant and Pest Center now hav more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * VPOPP to Host Bipartisan Criminal Justice Legislation Event Featuring Tennessee Legislators * On September 9, the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy (VPOPP) is hosting a panel that highlights bipartisan cooperation on criminal justice legislation. Participants include Tennessee State Representative Bob Freeman (District 56, Nashville), Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts (District 23, Springfield) and Heather Meshell (Principal, Ampersand Advocacy more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine * JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center. "The white coat ceremony marks the entry of our students into the more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 7 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting Aug. 13-14 * The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and third quarterly meeting of the calendar year August 13 and 14. The retreat will begin at 8:55 a.m. on August 13 in the Harbaugh Club. The third quarterly meeting of the calendar year begins at 9:00 a.m. on August 14 in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. The quarterly meeting will be live-streamed at http://you more PR