OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called "EIDP"), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called "Vylor," to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibility for the companies' role in PFAS contamination more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU to welcome Danielle Myers as The New Gallery's second artist-in-residence * Danielle Myers is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, writer, and maker based in Nashville, Tennessee. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) are welcoming Danielle Myers as the gallery's second artist-in-residence from Oct. 6-21. Myers is a multidisciplin more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Science on Tap to explore backyard ecosystems on Oct. 6 * CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host Science on Tap at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. Dr. Mollie Cashner, professor in the Department of Biology, will present "Backyard Dramas in Three Acts: Evolution and Ecology in your Garden." The talk will explore the hidden dramas  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs * #AG Rayfield blasts "shell game" attempt to avoid accountability Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action to block DuPont from shuffling money around to avoid accountability for the massive cleanup costs from PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water and soil across the country. In a bipartisan lawsuit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's Phi Kappa Phi to Hand Out Books, Not Candy, at This Year's G.H.O.S.T. * Members of APSU's Phi Kappa Phi chapter prepare to distribute free books to children in the community during their annual Candy for the Mind event. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - When trick-or-treaters make their way through Austin Peay State University's (APSU) Morgan University Center on Oct. 25, one table will be handing out something that lasts lo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Recognized by Music School Finder as a 2027 Standout in Three Music Categories * Recognition highlights Belmont's collaborative music ecosystem and industry-connected learning opportunities in Nashville Belmont has been recognized by Music School Finder as a 2027 Standout in three categories: Music Business & Industry, Popular & Commercial Music and Songwriting. Belmont was the only institution recognized across all three categories, highlighting more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Sues Jack Smith for Unlawfully Seizing Phone Records * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) filed a lawsuit against former Special Counsel Jack Smith for unlawfully subpoenaing her cell phone toll records during the Arctic Frost investigation. "Through his Arctic Frost witch hunt that targeted conservatives across America and even the President of the United States, Jack Smith perpetrated one of the wo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Blackburn Sues, Hagerty Seeks Disbarment of Special Counsel * U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, is suing former Special Counsel Jack Smith over Smith's subpoenas for her phone records in his investigation of the U.S. Capitol attack in 2021. The lawsuit also challenges the validity of Smith's appointment as special counsel in 2023. Meanwhile, fellow Tennessee Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 5 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State TFA takes the screen at upcoming Buffalo International Film Festival * Buffalo State's television and film arts (TFA) program produces work that goes much further than classroom walls. This year, six films by current students, alumni, and faculty will be featured in the annual Buffalo International Film Festival, which runs from October 8 to 15. Established in 2006, the Buffalo International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Business pioneer Steve Krenzer to deliver fall 2026 Orser lecture Oct. 5 at Montana State * BOZEMAN -Montana State University will host Steve Krenzer, co-founder and president of the Tennessee-based private equity firm Works Capital, for the fall 2026 Orser Executive Speakers forum.Size: Lg Med Sm V Steve Krenzer. Courtesy photo The Orser lecture is presented each fall and spring semester by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Krenz more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $1.2 Million in Health and Human Services Grants * #Support for opioid response, improved case management WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $1,297,688 in grants from agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Camellia Foundation will receive $750,000 for its rural communities opioid response program. The University of Memphis will receive $297,688 for its Center for Subst more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Police Training and Independent Review Act * #Bill makes police more effective and accountable WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today reintroduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act, legislation that would help restore trust between law enforcement officials and the communities they serve by helping prevent police-involved deaths and encouraging  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * DESJARLAIS MEETS WITH COLLINS, DISCUSSES PLANS TO KEEP MCMINNVILLE VA OPEN FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE * Congressman Scott DesJarlais met with Secretary Doug Collins today and received news that the McMinnville VA Clinic will remain open for the foreseeable future. In March, it was announced that the McMinnville VA Clinic, operated by a private contractor, would be closing its doors on May 31st. Through persistent efforts and engagements with Secreta more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Drexel-Arkema Program Builds Award-Winning Leaders in Manufacturing * As maintenance manager of a hydrogen peroxide plant, Shasta Johnson '17 is in constant motion on the job. She's assessing levels of volatile organic compounds and ensuring compliance with emission standards while navigating a busy industrial site filled with pipes, gauges, sensors and other equipment. Since graduating from Drexel, Johnson has spent much of more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU waives application fee for out-of-state students * East Tennessee State University is waiving the $25 undergraduate application fee for out-of-state students throughout October. This month, prospective first-year and transfer students living outside of Tennessee can apply for admission for fall 2027 without paying the application fee. Eligible students can use the code OOSFreeApp27 when completing their application to have the fee waive more PR

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news: * * * Europe has a real opportunity to turn waste into a strategic resource * Eastman joined more than 30 organizations from across Europe's plastics and packaging value chain through the European Plastics Circularity (EPC) Coalition, an industry-led initiative advocating for policies that strengthen plastics circularity and investment in Europe. This informal and issue-driven coalition is calling for the mandatory recycled-co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Soldier Fights Back From Cancer Diagnosis to Become a Drill Sergeant and CrossFit Athlete * Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand was mid-career and moving fast when a routine test came back with two words: cervical cancer. Army Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand Job: Drill Sergeant / Combat Engineer Stationed: Round Rock Armed Forces Reserve Center, Texas Unit: Company D, 1st Battalion, 355th Regiment "I had these plans to do something big more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal regional commissions and authorities. Those commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region,"/55 which includes 255 designated c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 3 of 5) * * * Southeast Crescent Regional Commission The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing language modeled after the ARC. The SCRC received more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Financial aid applications now open for 2027-28 * The search for money to pay for college begins with two key financial aid applications that are now open. To receive financial aid between the fall 2027 and summer 2028 semesters, East Tennessee State University officials encourage current and prospective students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the ETSU General Scholarship Application. "Don't miss out on more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Rules FEMA Cannot Withhold Counterterrorism Funds * Federal Judge Amir Ali recently ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cannot withhold counterterrorism funds from states based on how they administer elections. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County -along with Columbus, Ohio, and two counties in Texas -sued DHS in Augu more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge: Memphis Police May Have Violated Consent Decree * U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Jon York said the Memphis Police Department (MPD) may have violated a 1978 consent decree limiting surveillance of activists when it responded to a "No Kings" protest in March. The Commercial Appeal reports that the judge also said the department's monitoring of social media for 90 days also could have violated the decree more PR

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * Maupin Named Vice President for Athletics and Student Life October 1, 2026 Lee University has named John Maupin vice president for Athletics and Student Life, effective Oct. 1. Maupin, who currently serves as the university's athletic director, will succeed Dr. Suzanne Holt, who is retiring after more than three decades of service to the university. "John has spent nearly two decades serving Lee and investing in the success of our students," said Lee President  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor 10/1/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 16 states and Guam in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based EIDP - the chemical company historically known as DuPont - its parent company, Corteva, and a newly created entity called "Vylor." The lawsuit seeks to unw more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU School of Ag receives grant for mental health initiative with Center for Health and Human Services * By Cynthia Chafin MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University has been named Tennessee's lead partner organizationfor the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network South, or FRSAN South, with the MTSU School of Agriculture and Center for Health and Human Services jointly leading the statewide effort. A grant awarded to the S more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, California, Washington, D.C., Michigan,  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit against Indiana-based EIDP, the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and a newly created company called Vylor. The lawsuit see more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * New faculty at UW Bothell 2026 * Please join us in welcoming a new cohort of faculty members this academic year. They bring expertise across a range of disciplines and will add different perspectives and experiences, which will help us expand opportunities for our students and community partners. #School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Dr. Nagham Abouzeid Assistant Professor Abouzeid comes to UW Bothell from the University o more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * NEW FACULTY: New professors share wisdom to future generations * For new students and new professors, life is a journey built on dreams, hard work and experiences that (hopefully) lead to wisdom. Vanderbilt welcomed 83 new faculty to our 12 schools and colleges for the 2026-27 academic year. As these professors start their chapter here, we asked them to share some of their own wisdom in response to the question, "What advice would you give your yo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: New professors share wisdom to future generations * For new students and new professors, life is a journey built on dreams, hard work and experiences that (hopefully) lead to wisdom. Vanderbilt welcomed 83 new faculty to our 12 schools and colleges for the 2026-27 academic year. As these professors start their chapter here, we asked them to share some of their own wisdom in response to the question, "What advice would yo more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Open Source Camp Chattanooga returns Nov. 13-14 at UTC * Open Source Camp Chattanooga will bring beginners and experienced technology professionals together Nov. 13-14 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for two days of hands-on learning, practical sessions and community connection. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET each day at the UTC Library, 600 Douglas St. The event explores open-source software  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Pike Execution Not Successful; Governor Orders Review, Pause * The U.S. Supreme Court last night overturned an earlier decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals allowing lawyers for death row inmate Christa Pike to make the case why new information should be considered in her appeal, clearing the way for the state to proceed with her execution. That attempt was made, but after two doses of the lethal drug  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Pluralism Lecture Series continues Oct. 22 with Kimberly Walton of Boston College * The second event in the University of Lynchburg's new Pluralism Lecture Series, hosted by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22. Kimberly Walton, an adjunct professor at Boston College's Woods College of Advancing Studies, will present "Pluralism as a Civic Operating System: Building a Democracy of Dignity." The event will begin at 6:3 more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How can marketers use AI effectively -- without losing human judgment? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As marketers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create content and improve the efficiency of their workflows, a new study by a Penn State researcher and collaborators proposes a novel approach to effectively deploying AI-generated marketing content at scale while reducing the need for costly and time-consuming tradit more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension * The University of Arizona has extended the contract of R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. The five-year contract runs through March 2, 2032. "Desiree Reed-Francois has established a standard at Arizona Athletics that is remarkable in every measure, from historic competitive achievements to outstanding academic performance and reco more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Chloe Mondido * Every summer, many undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have the opportunity to dive deeper into research and explore new learning experiences. Think about hands-on research, faculty mentorship, lab experience, connecting with peers and exploring new places. The National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergradua more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 FERC sued in federal court after authorizing unnecessary $5.2 billion SSE4 & MSX gas pipeline proposals Subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan, Southern Company would construct 500 miles of gas pipeline across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi - WASHINGTON--Today a group of directly impacted landowners and community advocacy and conservation organizations filed a lawsuit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activity from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Dis more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Sweet as Tupelo: Fall's red leaves reflect Southern identity * The native Nyssa sylvatica has a strong taproot and grows best in full to part sun UT Gardens' October Plant of the Month Submitted by Whitney Hale, Tennessee State University Extension agent, Knox County, and former education coordinator, UT Gardens, Knoxville KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Certain plants are as much a part of our identity as our childhood home  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Comptroller Announces Inaugural Financial Excellence Award Winners September 30, 2026 Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower is honoring six local governments as the inaugural recipients of the Comptroller's Financial Excellence Award for Fiscal Year 2025. The new award is the Comptroller's Office's highest recognition for financial excellence among Tennessee local governments. It celebrates cities, counties, metropolitan govern more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Siam Utility District Office Manager Indicted After Receiving Nearly $100,000 in Unauthorized and Questionable Compensation September 30, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the indictment of former Siam Utility District Office Manager Royce Gentry. Investigators determined that Gentry processed at least $98,340.5 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Tennessee Tech Fraternity Alumni Treasurer Indicted After Misappropriating More Than $214,000 September 30, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the indictment of James "Jamie" Hargis, the former treasurer of the TTU Kappa Sigma Alumni Association. The alumni association supports alumni of the Kappa Sigma fraternit more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Botches Execution of Christa Pike * Christa Pike is in the hospital this morning after surviving the State of Tennessee's botched attempt to execute her by lethal injection last night. Her attorneys, who have not been informed about her condition, said in a statement early this morning that "the concerns raised by Ms. Pike proved to be true: difficult vein access, blown veins, degraded pentobarbital, no emergency  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The KFP Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda is Now Open and Requesting Item Loans for the 2026 Season * The Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with The Kentucky Museum and the Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies is proud to announce the return of our Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for the 2026 Fall Season! We are thrilled, and very thankful to be able to display our community ofrenda for the fourth year in a r more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee Aviation Students Represent the Future of Aviation Crystal Drake 01 October 2026 64 students currently enrolled in Tuskegee's Aviation Science Program - Among those preparing to become professional aviators with a Tuskegee education are Alexis Anderson, a freshman from Memphis, Tennessee, and Cason Brinkley, a freshman from Cleveland, Mississippi. Both arrived at Tuskegee already having logged hundreds of flight hours, bringing years of prepa more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Pieces of History * Collections Preserve the History of Medicine in the Region Chapter 5 of "The American Plague," the acclaimed 2006 book about the yellow fever epidemic that decimated Memphis in the 1870s, details the life, work, and death of Dr. William James Armstrong as he attempted to care for the stricken. The young doctor, described as "gentle, even a little timid," was an alumnus of one of the five founding institution more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT's Peninsula Innovation District Receives National Innovation Award * The Peninsula Innovation District, a growing hub connecting researchers, companies, entrepreneurs and healthcare partners in Tennessee, has received the 2026 Emerging Community of Innovation Award from the Association of University Research Parks. The district is a collaboration involving the University of Tennessee and UT Medical as anchor partners. Announced during the AURP 2 more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC students help Chattanooga nonprofits make sense of their data * When running a nonprofit, collecting and understanding data is an important piece of a sometimes difficult puzzle. For some organizations in Chattanooga, that piece is missing. Limited resources often go toward the most crucial components of the nonprofit, leaving a lack of money, time, people or software to analyze the data that informs the work. Students at  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management issued the following news: * * * Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern is Excited for Her Next Chapter After 13 years running the CMA, the Vanderbilt Executive MBA grad is ready for new horizons. Scott Christian Sep 30, 2026 Sarah Trahern may be an incredibly successful American businesswoman, but there's one element of American business culture that she has absolutely no interest in. "I call it 'die in the chair,'" she says. It's the idea that more PR