ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families * The Air & Space Forces Association proudly announces its 2026 class of scholarship recipients, awarding more than $117,000 to directly help Airmen, Guardians, and their Families to pursue higher education. The 2026 awards, made possible through the generosity of individual donors and partner organizations, suppo more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Says China Soybean Commitments are Critical Amid Continued Tariffs Sep 28, 2026 Following the summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, the American Soybean Association points to China's continued commitment to purchase a minimum of 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually in years 2026, 2027, and 2028. These annual commitments provide important demand and greater certainty for U.S. soybean farmers. "As soybean farmers look  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Barbershops and Salons Evan Honore and John Kartch 09/28/2026 In addition to No Tax on Tips, the Working Families Tax Cut is helping barbershops and salons with a provision called 45B, which facilitates customer tips on credit cards without triggering on unfair tax. This is the same treatment restaurants have had for decades, which is now finally available to barbershops and salons thanks to the tax cut. Salo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students with "Godegas" September 28, 2026 Aramark Student Nutrition is helping students access fresh, convenient meal options with its Godega concept, a mobile serving line inspired by the neighborhood bodega. Designed to complement traditional cafeteria service, Godegas bring grab-and-go meals directly to s more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 28 (TNSida) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong leads governors in letter opposing attempt to restrict states' authority to use Missouri River water * BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and the governors of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming sent a joint letter to Congress today opposing an attempt to restrict their authority to use Missouri River water in their states. The governors oppose Section 120 of the 2026 Water Resources De more PR

KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- A.T. Still University posted the following news: * * * ATSU-CHC holds commencement ceremony for CCPA class of 2026 * A.T. Still University's College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) celebrated 84 graduates from the Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program's class of 2026 and presented an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Assemblymember Dawn Addis, of California's 30th Assembly District, during its recent commencement ceremony. The event, held Sept. 18 at Performing Arts Center San Luis O more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * AU Pathologists' Assistant Students Earn AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships * Two Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant students took their research from the classroom to a national audience, presenting their work at the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Graduate students Kayla Thomas and Delaney Alyse-Souza received AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships, supporting their attenda more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * College Dedicates Independence Hall Library With Justice Barrett September 28, 2026 Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, dedicated its new Independence Hall library on Sept. 26. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke as part of the program that also included the college's president, Stephen D. Minnis; Michael Kuckelman, chairman of the board of directors; Provost and Dean of the College Dr. Kimberly Shankman; and recent alums Jeffery Schremmer, who spoke at the more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Beverly Horvit named Robert F. Youngblood Faculty Fellow at Missouri School of Journalism * #The fellowship reflects the School's continued investment in its faculty's research and teaching COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 28, 2026) -Beverly Horvit, professor in the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected to receive a named Reynolds Faculty Fellowship, the Robert F. Youngblood Distinguished Faculty Fellow. The fellowship pr more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Blocking immune cells' path into brain limits neurodegeneration * #In Brief * A drug blocked immune cells from entering the brains of mice, reducing damage caused by a protein called tau that accumulates in the brain in Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases. * Treated mice kept more brain tissue and had better memory, even though tau levels stayed the same. * The findings point to new Alzheimer's treatmen more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 28 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * College Dedicates Independence Hall Library With Justice Barrett * Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, dedicated its new Independence Hall library on Sept. 26. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke as part of the program that also included the college's president, Stephen D. Minnis; Michael Kuckelman, chairman of the board of directors; Provost and Dean of the College Dr. Kimberly Shankman; and recent alums Jeffery Schremmer, who spoke at the library's ground more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Continental Inn for Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit charges hotel group with harassing and firing pregnant worker after she complained of discrimination OKLAHOMA CITY -Continental Inn, a hotel group operating multiple locations in Oklahoma and Texas through various entities, including Continental Inn III, LLC, Continental Inn, LLC, and Continental Blackwell II, LLC, violated federal law when it h more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Eye on UMSL: Points for pride * Ed G. Smith College of Business Senior Academic Advisor Antoniette Sterling and Professional Success Coordinator Tyler VonJensen come out of their offices to show off their spirit last Friday as University of Missouri-St. Louis Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Jessica Long-Pease and Senior Human Resources Partner Heather Floden make the rounds through Anheuser-Busch  more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Ag Services Highlights Continued Growth in Professional Farm Management New industry survey shows professionally managed Illinois farmland has increased 156% since 2016, with continued growth expected over the next decade - Bloomington, IL (September 28, 2026) A new industry survey shows significant growth in professional farm management across Illinois, a trend First Mid Ag Services says reflects the increasingly complex needs of farmlan more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy * #In Brief * Near-daily cannabis users with drug-resistant epilepsy had over twice as many convulsive seizures as nonusers. * Users became medication-resistant faster, reaching specialized care five years after their first seizure, versus 18 years for nonusers. * Findings show association, not causation; larger studies are planned. Adults with hard-to-treat epilepsy more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy * #In Brief * Near-daily cannabis users with drug-resistant epilepsy had over twice as many convulsive seizures as nonusers. * Users became medication-resistant faster, reaching specialized care five years after their first seizure, versus 18 years for nonusers. * Findings show association, not causation; larger studies are planned. Adults with hard-to-treat epilepsy who used cannabis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime hearing on Flock cameras and the threat they pose to national security and the privacy of everyday Americans. This hearing follows Senator Hawley's investigation into major automated license plate reader (ALPR) companies and the nationwide AI surveillance network  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * Sept. 21-27, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "Wet conditions persisted last more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Deryl W. Wynn, chief policy analyst and executive advisor in the Office of Kansas City Mayor Christal E. Watson, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act (H.R. 8276): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Deryl W. Wynn. I am a veteran. As a Captain, I served as the Chief of more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * Lia Matarrese McGibbon, DO, Joins National Jewish Health as Rheumatologist * DENVER - National Jewish Health has welcomed Lia Matarrese McGibbon, DO, to its Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Matarrese McGibbon is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist with experience caring for patients with a wide range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions, including patients with lupus and complex disease more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Constitution Day Program Explores Black Freedom in Revolutionary Virginia * Lincoln University's Constitution Day program featured Adam McNeil, who examined the experiences and perspectives of Black Loyalists and Black Patriots during the American Revolution. Lincoln University of Missouri marked Constitution Day Sept. 17 with a program featuring Adam McNeil, assistant professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame.  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: * * * MDC receives new land addition to Morris Prairie Conservation Area By Maddie Est 09/28/2026 KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new addition to Morris Prairie Conservation Area (CA), the Alfred J. and Joanna C. Anesi Tract. The 128-acre Anesi Tract was made possible by a donation from the Anesi family through the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. The new tract will be restored to gr more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researchers discover bullfrog brains can make their own backup fuel The findings could shed light on what happens when human brains don't get enough energy. Sept. 28, 2026 University of Missouri researchers have uncovered a hidden biological superpower in bullfrogs: When their brains run low on energy, they can make their own emergency fuel supply. And that could mean good things for human health. For decades, scientists bel more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $2.89 million grant to Belton City will connect Olson Acres subdivision to city's wastewater system - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 28, 2026 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.89 million in financial assistance to the city of Belton to connect the wastewater flow from Olson Acres subdivision to the city's wastewater treatment system. Provided through the de more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Road testing: Research team studies potholes in quest for better asphalt sustainability Author By Ehrhard, Peter September 28, 2026 A Missouri S&T research team is studying asphalt binders, the materials that hold road materials together, to better understand how they perform and help improve the durability of Missouri's roads. Because roads are constantly exposed to sunlight, changing weather and the stress of daily traffic, these b more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis * Montana running back Eli Gillman set a school single-game rushing record with 275 yards and added a career high four rushing touchdowns as the Grizz dominated UC Davis, 62-22. Montana kept their No. 4 ranking in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Aggies dropped to No. 15. Gillman's four rushing touchdowns gave him 60 for his career, moving him into first place all-tim more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwest census shows enrollment of 7,923 students this fall Sept. 28, 2026 Northwest Missouri State University's total headcount is 7,923 students this fall, according to the University's latest census. Northwest, which annually conducts its census 20 days after the start of the fall semester, tallied an undergraduate headcount of 4,921 students and a graduate headcount of 3,002 students. Most notably, Northwest's freshman reten more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road * Northwood quarterback Ethan Hamby threw three touchdown passes and the Timberwolves' defense held then-No. 9 Findlay to just 24 yards rushing and 171 total yards of offense in an important win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 34-11. The victory moved Northwood up to No. 14 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while Findlay dropped seven s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Introduces Modern Skies Act to Invest in America's Airports, Support Air Traffic Control * Legislation Would Invest $30 Billion in Air Traffic Control, Airport Towers, Terminals, and Infrastructure to Improve Reliability for Americans U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the "Modern Skies Act" to update America's aviation infrastructure by investing $30 billion in air traffic control, airport towers, airport te more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps taps Sean McGarvy to lead news strategy * Sept. 28, 2026 By Rebecca McCarter CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted veteran news leader Sean McGarvy to head of news, effective Oct. 5. McGarvy will lead news and content strategy and oversee news standards for Scripps News Group, bringing Scripps' local newsrooms, digital operations and Scripps News, the company's national st more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 SEMO Board of Governors Approves Capital Renewal Project, Vandiver Award The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved a new $10 million Capital Renewal Program during its September meeting to fund priority projects that enhance campus facilities and infrastructure. "The University maintains a significant number of academic, residential, student support, and campus facilities that require ongo more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Completes JED Campus Initiative, Becomes Alumni Campus 09/28/2026 Saint Louis University has completed its four-year partnership with the JED Foundation and has officially become a JED Campus Alumni institution. SLU began its partnership with the JED Foundation in fall 2022 as part of a University-wide effort to strengthen student mental health, suicide prevention, and well-being resources. Over the course of the initiative, partners from across the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Helps Secure Small Business Grant for Houston Small Business Incubator September 27, 2026 HOUSTON, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after helping secure a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant for the City of Houston's Idea Lab Small Business Incubator. "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and everyone with  more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Chaifetz Students Create Supply Chain Solution for Wellness Drink Company By Maggie Rotermund 09/28/2026 A Partnership with Alum Angela Zeng (Med '01) Provides Real-World Experience for Students - ST. LOUIS - A good supply chain system is like water or air - necessary to function but something one doesn't think about when it is working well. "That is the role supply chain plays in our lives, that without it being interrupted, it just helps us in ways more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 i more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Awarded $9 Million to Expand TRIO Talent Search Programs Sep. 28, 2026 The U of A has been awarded $9 million over five years to continue and significantly expand three TRIO Talent Search programs that help students prepare for, enter and complete postsecondary education. The five-year federal investment will nearly double the number of middle and high school students served annually. The university received notification of the awards f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ways & Means Republicans Move to Strip Tax-Exempt Status from Nonprofit with Suspected Terrorism Ties September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), joined by every Republican member of the Committee, has referred the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), a U.S.-based nonprofit, to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for investigation and potent more PR

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 28 -- Zhejiang University issued the following news: * * * Juhee Ahn: Tracking bacteria's "natural enemies" to safeguard food safety 2026-09-28 When antibiotics that were once effective begin to "fail" against certain bacteria, what other tools can be relied on to combat antimicrobial-resistant pathogens? In 2019, about 4.95 million deaths worldwide were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance, including roughly 1.27 million directly attributable to it; in 2021, some 866 million people fell ill after eating more PR