JONESBORO, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State Theatre Puts Comedic Spin on Shakespeare * Arkansas State University Department of Theatre will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, in multiple performances in October. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 - 3 and 9 - 10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 and 11 in Simpson Theatre of Fowler Center. This fast-paced, high-energy comedy condenses the entire more PR

AALTO, Finland, Oct. 1 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Phenomena symposium: Juhani Pallasmaa's philosophy lives on and has a lasting impact on architecture 1.10.2026 A symposium celebrating architect Juhani Pallasmaa's 90th birthday brought together internationally renowned architects at Aalto University to discuss his influence and legacy on contemporary architecture. The discussions highlighted why Pallasmaa's ideas and philosophy from decades ago remain relevant today. Juhani Pallasmaa has influenced the in more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * ACES gives Arkansas students a firsthand look at careers in energy * For four University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students, the Accessing Careers in Energy Summit (ACES) is providing more than an introduction to the energy industry. It's giving them a chance to see firsthand how their skills and interests can translate into careers that help power their communities. Entergy Arkansas is among the organizations supporting ACES, which bri more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws October 1, 2026 (Baton Rouge, La) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall along with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a multistate lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court challenging the abortion "shield laws" of New York, California, and  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Anglers Among 550+ Expected for Tournament * More than 275 two-person collegiate fishing teams are expected to compete in the 2026 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. The Arkansas Tech University fishing club will be represented in the event by the teams of Wiley Carrol of Charleston and Gabe Hagler of Nashville, Kyle Pinkston of Hot Springs and Zeke Stevens of Springdale, Lathen McGuire of Clark more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Recognizes 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree Tiffany Wright * U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized Tiffany Wright as a 2026 Angels in Adoption honoree for her longstanding commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across Arkansas. Wright serves as the Director of the Division of Children and Family Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services. She oversees programs focused on child safety, abuse and neglect p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 1st, 2026 Boozman, Thompson Highlight $13.8 Billion ARC/PLC Support Under Improved Farm Safety Net WASHINGTON--U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA-15) championed vital investments of $13.8 billion in the farm safety net improvements through the Work more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Can't Find It? Walmart Can Light the Way Oct. 1, 2026 Sometimes the hardest part of a shopping trip is simply finding what you came for. Maybe it's the exact jar of peanut butter your family likes. The right size bottle of ketchup. Or that one spice you know is somewhere on the shelf, if only you could spot it. Now, Walmart is using a simple light to make those moments a little easier. Helping customers find what they came for We've all had the experience of stand more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Dedication Ceremony of Dash Goff Equine Center - Nodouble Barn Next Week * JONESBORO - Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine have a new learning tool they will use for hands-on learning at Arkansas State University. The Dash Goff Equine Center - Nodouble Barn will be dedicated and officially opened in a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. The center is a state-of-the-art teaching facility located at 3615 Hereford Dr. The facility is na more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Dentons to Receive 2026 Community Champion Award * Barry and Stephanie Denton of Clarksville are the recipients of the University of the Ozarks' 2026 Community Champion Award. The award is selected by the university administration and recognizes "an individual or company that has worked cohesively with the university to advance both the institution and the Clarksville community." The Dentons will receive the award during the Alumni Awards Ceremon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row * NEW ORLEANS - For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve continue to attract some of the nation's most competitive and power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2025, Louisiana helped secure $37.2 billion in capital investments and create nearly 3,3 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneurs Invited to AI Pitch Competition at UA Little Rock * Arkansas entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for transforming business operations and accelerating growth with artificial intelligence (AI) will have a chance to win up to $50,000 in services at an upcoming pitch competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), along with UA 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

HAYS, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU Homecoming 2026 features a full lineup of events * By: FHSU Alumni Office HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University invites alumni, students, families, and community members to make plans for Homecoming this weekend. All the listed events below are open to the public, and most are free to attend, with the exception of athletic events: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex Ribbon Cutting | South End Zone of Lewis Field, 9 a.m. Celebrate th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers Documenting new freshwater mussel species is the foundation for conservation and essential for healthy waters October 01, 2026 A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of animals in North America. Researchers from Shedd A more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 16th and 29th Judicial Circuits. Ashley Garrett, of Lee's Summit, was appointed as an Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Ms. Garrett is a senior attorney at Sanders, Warren and Russell, LLP. She previously served as an assistant public defender in the Missouri  more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, posted the following news release: * * * Help Is Still Available: SWEPCO Encourages Customers to Explore Assistance Options Before Oct. 31 * Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) customers who may need additional flexibility managing their electric bills still have time to access expanded bill assistance and temporary residential customer relief measures now through the end of October. The temporary measures are ai more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix to award 2026 Odyssey Medals to five alumni October 1, 2026 -- Hendrix College will present five alumni with the Odyssey Medal at a private luncheon and awards ceremony on October 30. The Odyssey Medal is presented to alumni whose life achievements exemplify the ideals of the Hendrix Odyssey Program. Medalists are selected by the Hendrix Board of Trustees for their accomplishments in one of the six Odyssey categories: Artistic Creativity, Global Awa more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law posted the following news: * * * Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative joins UTulsa College of Law * The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), a national leader in tribal food and agriculture law and policy, has joined The University of Tulsa's College of Law. Since its founding in 2013, IFAI has worked alongside tribal governments, producers and food businesses to advance tribally driven solutions in food and agriculture. The organization provides educatio more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative joins UTulsa College of Law * The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), a national leader in tribal food and agriculture law and policy, has joined The University of Tulsa's College of Law. Since its founding in 2013, IFAI has worked alongside tribal governments, producers and food businesses to advance tribally driven solutions in food and agriculture. The organization provides educational resources,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Get Phones Out of Schools * Bipartisan bill would give schools resources to keep phones and other personal electronic devices out of classrooms Read in the Washington Post: Bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Utilize No Phones in Learning to Unleash Growth in Grades and Educate Distraction-free (U more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, and Truckers Delivers immediate harvest-season relief as Trump's reckless war with Iran drives fuel prices soaring October 2, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order providing immediate relief to Minnesota's agricultural, timber, and fuel-transport industries as President Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran drives diesel p 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2027 class consists of 2 more PR

MELBOURNE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Ozarka College posted the following news: * * * Ozarka College to Host Fall Job & Resource Fair at Ash Flat Campus * Ozarka College will host a Fall Job & Resource Fair on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ozarka College Ash Flat Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Fall Job & Resource Fair will serve residents of Sharp, Izard and Fulton counties, providing job seekers with an opportunity to connect with local and regional employers while learning more about emplo 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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from SANY Nutrition Group: * * * SANY Nutrition Group Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas More than $30 million investment expected to create over 150 jobs in three years; first Beyond Resilience snack rolls out to Walmart stores this week - JONESBORO, Ark. (Oct. 1, 2026) -- SANY Nutrition Group celebrated the grand opening of its new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro on Wednesday, marking more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Southern States Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Laws Protecting Abortion Providers * 9.30.2026 (PRESS STATEMENT) Today, the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overstep every state and federal court in the nation and strike down state laws in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These laws-known as "shield laws"-are designed to protect the states' healthcare workers who provide more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 11-17 * Excitement is building as Texans far and wide prepare for another Tarleton State University Homecoming Week Sunday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Oct. 17. This year's celebration will bring together students, alumni, families and friends for a week centered on traditions, community and the shared spirit of Tarleton State. "Welcoming our alumni, family and friends 'home' is a wonderful way to celebr more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Tech's Got Talent 2026 Contestants Announced * Nine acts consisting of Arkansas Tech University students will vie for the Tech's Got Talent 2026 title in Witherspoon Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 8. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is open to Arkansas Tech students with a valid ATU identification card. The contestants for Tech's Got Talent 2026 are: * Techtonic Brass Band * Wiley Harris * Cloud Perdue * Emily Cross * Kyler White * more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Homecoming 2026 Celebration Schedule * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announces that its Homecoming celebration is set for October 11-17, 2026. This annual week-long observance brings together alumni, students, faculty and fans from across the country. UAPB's Homecoming continues a rich HBCU tradition with lively activities, including a parade, concerts, Greek step shows, r more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Graduate Named MacArthur Fellow Oct. 01, 2026 Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley, who received both a B.A. and M.A. in anthropology from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the U of A, was named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. The honor, popularly known as a "genius award," comes with an $800,000 grant. "Fulbright College congratulates Kate Spradley on this extraordinary honor," said Brian Raines, dean of Fulbright College. "A MacArt more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fay Jones School Professor Peter MacKeith Named Executive Director of SOM Foundation Oct. 01, 2026 Peter MacKeith, professor of architecture in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, has been named executive director of the SOM Foundation. A nationally recognized design educator, administrator, curator and author, MacKeith most recently served as dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A from 2014-2026. As th more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Mike Dean Named Senior Director of IT for Research Institutes Oct. 01, 2026 Mike Dean, director of information technology for the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I(3)R) since 2024, has accepted the role of senior director of information technology for research institutes. Dean's new role within IT Services begins Oct. 1, and he will report to Ian Czarnezki, associate CIO for research infrastructure and technology. "Mike has bee more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Poultry Science Students, Faculty, Staff Earn National Recognition Oct. 01, 2026 Students, faculty and staff from the U of A Department of Poultry Science and the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, service and leadership at the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting, hosted July 10-13, and World's Poultry Congress, hosted July 13-17, both in Toronto. The department's stron more PR