ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * "It's a Band-Aid on a Jugular Cut" * ARLINGTON, VA - Arkansas farmers Jeff Rutledge and Joe Mencer were in Washington earlier this month as part of a diverse group of ag leaders visiting with lawmakers to urge them to get the "2026 Farm Bill" across the finish line. Late on September 16, the final day of their visits, the Senate Agriculture Committee did advance the legislation out of committee. This was, of course, a victory and  more PR

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * A National Championship and a Lifelong Friendship * Bill Wantland, now 92, was still a high school senior when Tommy Kelton asked him to become his debate partner at Seminole Junior College. Together, they won a national championship in 1952. Their victory in Pueblo, Colorado, remains one of only two national titles in the history of the institution now known as Seminole State College. The Belles won the other in women's basketball in 1976. For Wantlan more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Louisiana and Alabama in Suing 29 Defendants for Shipping Abortion Pills across State Lines * #Griffin: 'I am proud to defend Arkansas's pro-life laws through this action today' BATON ROUGE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and the attorneys general of Louisiana and Alabama sued 29 defendants for shipping abortion pills into their respective states, in violatio more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge * September 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to strike down New York's abortion shield law: "Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas are asking the Supreme Court to let them impose their abortion bans on N more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 30, 2026, at a nominations hearing for circuit and district judge nominees: * * * Good morning, I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Today, we'll have two panels. The first panel features Lee Rudofsky, who is nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Our second panel has three district court nominees: Robert Long for the Middle District of Florida, Peter more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Cowley College Enrollment Hits Five-Year High Cowley College is celebrating its strongest enrollment in five years, with figures showing a 2.56% year-to-year increase in headcount and a 2.1% increase in total credit hours, with a total of 25,301 credit hours enrolled. The figures are based on the college's fall 20th day enrollment report and reflect year-to-year growth from the previous fall. The 20th day enrollment report is a mea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 30, 2026 #Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities * The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs NEW ORLEANS - Entergy is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding $97,000 in science, technology, engineering and m more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws * BATON ROUGE, La. -Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced a multistate lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court challenging the abortion "shield laws" of New York, California, and Massachusetts. Joined by Alabama and Arkansas, Louisiana claims that the "shield laws" violate the Constitution and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (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 nominations include properties in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and Virginia. Among them are the Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Arizona, Plymouth Elementary School in Florida, Lincoln School in Iowa, Shawnee Grade School in Kansas, Centennial Building in Missouri, and Rosewood Elementar more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Nominations Being Sought for Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards * JONESBORO - Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year. Nominations are open during October, so community members can participate in the process of honoring their peers. "It's important for our community to take part in the nomination process because many individuals who make t more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * NSF Awards U of A $1.9 Million to Fund Doctoral Fellowships in Engineering, Chemistry and Biology Sep. 30, 2026 The U of A received a $1.9 million award from the National Science Foundation to fund up to 12 doctoral students who earn an honorable mention in the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, one of the nation's most competitive graduate fellowships. Fellows will receive three years of support, a $37,000 annual stipend plus a cost-of-e more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award 30 September 2026 The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year's Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr. Sabuhi Sardarli, PhD. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant professional growth and advancement since the completion of their degree or last credit hours. Candidates must more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT CALLS ON THE SENATE TO PASS THE FARM BILL AND FY27 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND MOVE TO CONFERENCE * EATON, CO -Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) today called on the Senate to pass the Farm Bill, and FY27 Agriculture appropriations and send them to conference so Colorado farmers and ranchers finally have certainty. The House passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, on April 30, and H.R. 8646, the F more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Retinal Specialist Ahmed Shakarchi, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Sept. 30, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Ahmed Shakarchi, M.D., MPH, who specializes in retinal disorders, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an assistant professor of ophthalmology. Shakarchi is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery, complex cat more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Tech Tidbits: Wonder Boys Hungry for Turnovers * Three games have passed since Arkansas Tech University's defense last feasted on a turnover. The Wonder Boys (2-2) are hungry to change that heading into a Great American Conference match-up with the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm (3-1) at Paul Laird Field in Durant, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Live coverage of the ATU-Southeastern game will be availab more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Study Abroad Participation Reaches Record High Sep. 30, 2026 A record number of U of A students studied abroad during the last academic year as the U of A continues to expand access to global learning experiences for students. A total of 1,571 students participated in study abroad experiences in the 2025-26 school year, an 8% increase from the 1,455 students studying abroad the prior year. The university offered 37 faculty-led programs thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Calls on Schools to Strengthen Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism * In observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism on November 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today issued a Dear Colleague Letter to education leaders and teachers across the country, calling on schools to strengthen instruction on the history and human toll of communism and socialism more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Student Gains Hands-On Medical Experience Through UAMS Summer Program * University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Lydia Thomas took another step toward her goal of becoming a physician this summer through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Pre-Medical Summer Scholars program, gaining hands-on clinical experience while preparing for medical school. Thomas, a Little Rock native, participated in th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Conference Introduces College Students to World of Behavioral Health Careers Sept. 30, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas has a significant shortage of mental health providers relative to its population's needs, with nearly every county in the state designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. To help combat this shortage, the University of Arkansas for  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AI in Agriculture: Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances Sep. 30, 2026 As artificial intelligence becomes faster and more capable of complex tasks, human critical thinking and the ability to ask the right questions will become even more important. At the AI in Agriculture Symposium on Sept. 21, panelists in a roundtable discussion noted that many tasks once considered specialized skills -- like coding, data analysis and website de more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Dinos Snacked on Seafood Washed Up on Ancient Beaches, Fossil Study Shows Sep. 30, 2026 Dinos might have been beachcombers that dined on washed-up seafood, a new study has found. Marine plants have higher carbon isotope values than land plants, and these reflect in the bodies of the animals that eat them. Researchers showed that carbon isotope traces in fossilized teeth and bones from coastal assemblages were consistently higher than the carbon is more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fulbright College Recognizes its 2026-2027 Connor Faculty Fellows Sep. 30, 2026 The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences has selected faculty members from each of its 19 departments and schools as the 2026-27 recipients of the Robert C. and Sandra Connor Endowed Faculty Fellowship. Their areas of expertise span the natural sciences, humanities, fine arts and social sciences, and the funds from the Connor Fellowship are intended to help each risi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Harry Patrinos Appointed to National Educator Advisory Board Sep. 30, 2026 Harry Patrinos, head of the Department of Education Reform and the Twenty-First Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy, was appointed to the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)'s 2026-2028 Educator Advisory Board. He joins 11 other educational leaders from across the country who bring extensive experience improving instructional outcomes for students a more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Torres Named Director of Sponsored Students and Special Programs Sep. 30, 2026 Mayra Torres has been named director of the Office of Sponsored Students and Special Programs effective, following more than a decade with the office and a year as interim director. In her role, Torres leads the office's efforts to recruit, support and graduate sponsored students at the U of A. In addition, Torres leads the recruiting efforts regarding sponsored studen more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * University of Central Arkansas, Defense Logistics Agency establish career pathway for students, graduates * Partnership connects students with federal career opportunities From left: Md Jobair Faruk, assistant professor, UCA Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Vamsi Paruchuri, professor, UCA Department of Computer Science and Engineering; UCA President Houston Davis; Dr. H.L. Barner, director of CIO Strategic Collegiate Partnership more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * US Energy Department awards Entergy $13.7M to strengthen grid reliability, support the region's growing communities * Grid improvement projects strengthen reliability, boost resilience and lower costs for customers NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Energy Department has selected Entergy to receive $13.7 million in federal funding to improve the power delivery to Entergy's customers and communities and support economic growth across Arkansas, Lou more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Grants $15 Million to Feeding America(R) to Help Strengthen Food Access for Families Across the Country Investment builds on more than two decades of collaboration, helping the Feeding America network rescue and distribute more nutritious food - BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 30, 2026 -- For more than two decades, Walmart and Feeding America have worked together to help get food to people who need it. Today, as Feeding America estimates nearly 48 million people acr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Westerman Statement on Senate Permitting Reform Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2026 Today, Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026: "Permitting reform will unleash the full force of American innovation to meet our energy, minerals, infrastructure and economic demands more PR