WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Awards $2.2 Million to Modernize Child Welfare Licensing Infrastructure September 17, 2026 In an ongoing effort to advance A Home for Every Child and improve outcomes for children and families, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) today announced 14 child welfare jurisdictions will receive between $54,000 and $200,000 in Licensing Infrastructure Modernization for Child W more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attorney General James and a coalition of 39 other atto more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Cantwell, Wicker, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA's Cooperative Institutes WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Commerce Committee, John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Cindy Hyde-Sm more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Carolina Trustees Professorship for System Campuses: Wei-Kai Lai * After completing his doctorate in mathematics in 2008 in Mississippi, Wei-Kai Lai started applying for jobs. Location didn't matter that much to him -he'd already traveled from Taiwan to the United States for school, and he wanted to be a college professor no matter where that led him. "Just like other international students," Lai says, "when we were about to graduate, we more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Celebrates House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would impose steep financial penalties on the Russian economy as Vladimir Putin continues his war of aggression against Ukraine. "I  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Classical Week returns to MSU with Sept. 22-23 performances of 'Dyskolos' * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.-Classical Week, Mississippi State's annual celebration of Greco-Roman art and culture, returns next week, highlighted by performances of the Greek comedy "Dyskolos" on Sept. 22 and 23. Free and open to the public, doors open at 6 p.m. each night for the 6:30 p.m. performances at Lee Hall's Bettersworth Auditorium. After each show more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters" * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17) and Congressman Mike Flood (R, NE-01) announced they led a bipartisan letter of support for the United States Air Force Reserve "Hurricane Hunters" of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. The letter emphasizes the need for the unique data collection capabilities of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with unanimous support. The W more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi welcomes Smith-Jeuitt as senior media relations specialist * Veteran communicator brings decades of strategic communications expertise to the role JACKSON, Miss. - Entergy Mississippi has added Tamica Smith-Jeuitt to its communications team as a senior media relations specialist supporting the company's media and external relations strategy, including serving as a company spokesperson. A former broadcast journalist more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 2, 2026. About Entergy Texas Entergy Texas (NYSE: ETI-PR) provides electricity to approximately 538,000 customers in 27 counties. Its more PR

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC advances autonomous engineer capabilities during Northern Strike 26 By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist Sept. 17, 2026 CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A 13-person team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) tested autonomous systems during Exercise Northern Strike 26-2, demonstrating how robotic systems can keep Soldiers farther from hazards, reduce risk and enable maneuver during  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set more PR

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * For over 20 years, Northwest Adult Education Instructors Continue to Instill Hope and Education in their Community Sep 17 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College instructors Ada Armstrong of Calhoun City and Mary Cole of Calhoun City have worked at Northwest Adult Education for over 20 years and Margaret Mays of Pittsburg has volunteered for many years in Bruce helping educate their community and empowered students with  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Gatton Academy Envirothon Team Top 10 Internationally * Five Gatton Academy students traveled to Starkville, Mississippi to compete in the National Conservation Foundation's International Envirothon Competition in July. The Gatton Academy team finished 10th out of 42 teams from the U.S., Canada, and China, the highest the team has placed in its five appearances at the international level. This opportunity comes after placing first at both regio more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Signs Shared Stewardship Agreement To Strengthen Mississippi Forests * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves signed an updated Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), bringing together the State of Mississippi with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Wins Hunt Institute's Inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves has been awarded the Hunt Institute's inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award(opens in new tab). The award honors "exemplary senior-level state leaders or state agencies that have made exceptional contributions to improving outcomes for all learners in their states." Governor Reeves is rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves' Water Resources Bill Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, a bipartisan bill that addresses improvements for the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood and storm risk management, environment, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. The bill, introduced by Transportation and Infrastructu more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Hardin, Logan-Tate join MC School of Nursing faculty * Ryan Hardin, an RN with six years of experience as a staff nurse and charge nurse in labor and delivery at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and Kansas Logan-Tate, an MC alum and RN with more than 1000 hours of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, are among the latest faculty additions to the School of Nursing at Mississippi Christian University. Hardin will serve as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Rep. Omar to Protect the Stability of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed language from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) to protect the future of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Ezell Statement from Hearing on a Day in the Life of the Coast Guard's Enlisted Members Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026 Opening remarks, as prepared, of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS) from today's hearing entitled "Always Ready: A Day in the Life of a United States Coast G more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * House-Passed Water Resources Development Act Takes Strides to Build Resilience, Support Vital Habitat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The bipartisan Water Resources Development Act contains provisions that will support community resilience, help conserve and restore vital fish and wildlife habitat, and advance important restoration projects for the Mississippi River Delta, the Everglades, the Great Lakes, and other waterwa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS * Mississippi State University & USM Would Both Benefit from Cooperative Institute Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in promoting bipartisan legislation they introduced to ensure the future of a long-standing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Lone Tree Community School District business teacher named 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year September 16, 2026 Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer on behalf of Governor Kim Reynolds today announced Jessica Howard, a 10-year business and computer science teacher who advances career-connected learning, as the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year during a surprise assembly at Lone Tree Community School  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC alum Ed Young to present inaugural 'Doc' Quick Distinguished Lectureship * Mississippi Christian University (MC) will host the inaugural Van Dyke "Doc" Quick Distinguished Lectureship, featuring Dr. Ed Young '58, '87, one of the nation's most accomplished evangelical leaders, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Provine Chapel on the Clinton campus. A longtime senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, Young now hosts "The W more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 18 -- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * MDEQ Restoration Project Portal - Updates and Archiving September 17, 2026 Since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, MDEQ has prioritized gathering restoration project ideas from local residents and affected stakeholders. One of the most effective tools for this effort has been the online Restoration Project Portal, which accepts project ideas for consideration. Over time, however, the portal has accumulated subm more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU celebrates Famous Maroon Band's national Sudler Trophy, special halftime presentation next week * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Famous Maroon Band is being formally recognized next week as the 2026 recipient of the highest national collegiate band award, the Sudler Trophy. Multiple university events celebrate the milestone Sept. 24-27, reaching a crescendo with a special halftime presentation during Saturda more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Patterson Scholars implement Personal Reading Stylist outreach initiative in local schools * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-James Patterson Teacher Education Scholars in Mississippi State's College of Education are partnering with a local elementary school to implement a personalized literacy outreach initiative. Under the direction of Kristin Javorsky, Susan McLaren Brooks Endowed Professor of Elementary Education, the Patters more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria. According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, including historic houses, schools, churches, cemet more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * National Study Finds Violence Affects Millions Across U.S. Key Takeaways * 52% of U.S. adults reported experiencing physical violence during their lifetime * 49% reported sexual violence * People reporting recent violence were significantly more likely to report depression or anxiety, suicidality and substance use - A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Professor's new book reveals overlooked chapter of American history * After a decade of research, University of Tulsa historian Kristen Oertel's newest book offers the first comprehensive study of slavery, resistance and sovereignty across the Five Tribes. Covering 1790 to 1861, "Seeking Freedom in Indian Country: Slavery, Sovereignty and Resistance Within the Five Tribes" explores the adoption of Black chattel slavery after th more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Cruisin' Returns Oct. 5 * The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadership will host the fifth annual Southern Miss Cruisin' on Monday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the South Lawn at Southern Miss Gulf Park in Long Beach, Miss. Held on the same day as the Long Beach activities of Cruisin' the Coast, the event invites classic car enthusiasts, members of the Southern Miss community and area residents to gathe more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fay Jones School Students Receive Prestigious $30,000 Donghia Interior Design Scholarship Sep. 17, 2026 Two fourth-year interior architecture and design students in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A have each been awarded $30,000 from the Angelo Donghia Foundation, the most prestigious scholarship in interior design education. Founded by the late international interior designer Angelo Donghia, the foundation is a non- more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Women's Council Honors a Leader On and Off the Gridiron * OXFORD, Miss. - Few athletes are remembered as fondly for their impact away from the game as they are for their on-field accomplishments. For Dexter McCluster, the former Ole Miss All-American and NFL standout, service to others has become just as important to his legacy as his remarkable football career. The Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy recognized McCluster's commitment to l more PR