JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Capital Project Updates, House Sale * LITTLE ROCK - A new systemwide strategic plan and revised budgets for major capital projects were approved today during a special meeting of the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. "Framework for the Future" outlines updated mission, vision and priorities for the ASU System, said System President Todd Shields in the first meeting since beginning his leadership more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series * Arkansas State University-Beebe has announced its 2026-27 Performing Arts Series, featuring nationally recognized musicians, distinguished speakers, theater productions, art exhibitions and community events throughout the academic year. The series offers opportunities for students and community members to experience live performances, lectures and exhibitions while showcasing the talents of ASU-Be 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Boozman Welcomes Confirmation of USDA Rural Development Under Secretary U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate confirmation of Glen Smith to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development. "Rural communities are the backbone of our nation and as Under Secretary of Rural Development, G more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Cassidy, Sanders Request Update from Justice Department on Contempt Charges for Former Hospital CEO Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting information on the status o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Cassidy, Sanders Request Update from Justice Department on Contempt Charges for Former Hospital CEO Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting information on the status of the contempt referral for Dr. Ralph de la Torre, former Chairman and CEO of S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Statement Following Passage of Lindsey Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026: "Lindsey knew that strength produces peace and prosperity, and he believed the United States is the greatest force for freedom that mankind has ever known. Through every bill he introduced, every speech he gave, every statement more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Down South Rice Harvest Progress Report * CROWLEY, LA - Rice harvest in southwest Louisiana came ahead of time this year - starting as early as June in some fields. Harvest progress varies by location, but overall, the region is estimated to be 75-85 percent complete. Yields ranged from very good to disappointing, averaging slightly below historical levels overall. Blast disease has affected some fields, particularly medium grain rice more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Amendment To Help Rural Hospitals At Greatest Risk Of Closure Defeated By Republicans In Ag Committee * August 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's consideration of the Farm Bill in the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) offered an amendment that would provide federal grants to rural hospitals at risk of closure. Rural hospitals are facing severe financial strain due to major federal funding cu more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships to Arkansas students * The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As Arkansas experiences unprecedented economic growth and increasing demand for highly skilled workers, Entergy Arkansas is investing in the future of higher education and workfo more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas helps customers beat the heat through fan donation campaign Company donates more than 2,500 fans to help Southeast Texas families stay cool during the hottest months of the year - THE WOODLANDS, Texas - As Southeast Texas continues to experience another summer of, Entergy Texas has donated more than 2,500 box fans to help vulnerable customers stay safe and cool during the hottest months of the year. Through its annual Beat 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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship Helps Students Take the First Step Toward Graduate School * For many prospective graduate students, the biggest challenge isn't deciding they want to earn an advanced degree -it's taking the first step toward that degree. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship makes that first step easier by covering the cost of in-state tuition for a three-credit-hour graduate cour more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Homeowner Receives $15K Grant for Storm-Resistant Roof from FHLB Dallas and Guaranty Bank * INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI, August 6, 2026-Demetrius Perryman, a disabled homeowner living on a fixed income, has a new FORTIFIED-designated roof to protect her family from severe weather. Funded with a $15,000 FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (F more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Proper Pond Management Helps Prevent Muck Buildup * Have you ever stepped near a pond and sunk ankle- or even knee-deep into dark, smelly, soft soil? If so, you likely have encountered what many refer to as "muck." This material is a common occurrence in ponds that can cause trouble if not managed, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Muck, in the context of ponds, is a  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Jonesboro as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on August 11 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Jonesboro, the largest community in Northeast Arkansas and the seat of Craighead County, was established in 1859 and officially incorporated in 1883, taking its name from State Senator William Jones -author of the legislation that created the county -after his fellow senator, Thomas Craighead, prop more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Paragould as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on August 12 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Paragould, named after two competing railmen, James Paramore and Jay Gould, is nestled atop Crowley's Ridge and serves as the seat of Greene County; WHEREAS: In 1882, two railroads - the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad and the Texas and St. Louis Railroad - pushed into Greene County, and wher 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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Senate Ag Committee Marks Up Farm Bill, Second Vote Expected in September * WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry met on Thursday to consider the Agricultural Act of 2026. While the committee failed to report the bill out of committee by a vote of 10-11, they may reconvene after the August recess if an agreement can be reached. The main disagreement was over the proposed timeline for implementin more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Sensory Science Center Creates Meullenet Research Award for Students The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Sensory Science Center recently established the Meullenet Research Award, a competition to recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate student research. The award is named for Jean-Francois Meullenet, senior associate vice president for agriculture-research and director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the r more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Watershed pop-up event: Delivering relief, resources and real impact * Bringing support to the heart of Little Rock On July 29, The Watershed in Little Rock was again a hub of hope for people in need. Entergy Arkansas in partnership with the Central Arkansas Development Council and other local service organizations, hosted a customer resource pop-up event designed to connect people with the support they need most. The event served 208  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

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * World's First Combined Face and Whole Eye Transplant Expands Reconstructive Options Procedure improves appearance, function and quality of life, although vision was not restored - The first combined face and whole eye transplant shows surgeons can address traumatic facial and eye injuries once considered beyond the limits of conventional reconstruction, according to a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructi more PR