STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * 'It put us on the map': Okmulgee leaders reflect on 80 years of OSUIT October 5, 2026 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's mission to train young people to succeed in their future careers has lifted Okmulgee to greater prominence, according to city leaders. For 80 years, OSUIT has strived to provide young people from Oklahoma, across the United States and throughout the world with career-readiness skills that would enable them to fill  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 5 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * 2026-27 UTulsa Schweitzer Fellows address education, health, community needs * The Tulsa chapter of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship has welcomed five University of Tulsa students to its 2026-27 cohort. Through projects developed in partnership with local organizations, the Fellows will address needs related to mobility access, financial literacy, STEM education, end-of-life planning and community connection. "The Tulsa Schweitzer Fellowship develops leader more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Agenda set for 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU October 5, 2026 From farm transitions and data centers to grain markets and agriculture finances and policies, participants in the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference will hear the latest news from industry and university experts. Hosted by the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics, this one-day conference will provide information to help producers and agricultur more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 5 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Application period opens for OMRF summer research programs * The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is now accepting applications for two summer internship programs: the Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program and the Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars Program. Both programs are paid, eight-week biomedical research internships in the laboratories of the Oklahoma City nonprofit. Participants earn $15.50 per hour, plus f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Chairman Hosts Congressman Hern for Trucking Roundtable in Oklahoma * South Tulsa, OK -- Today, American Trucking Associations Chairman Greg Hodgen and his team at Groendyke Transport welcomed Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) to one of the company's newest truck terminals in South Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking industry. The visit included  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 5 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she, joined by a bipartisan group of 29 other state attorneys general, has filed a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded financial judg more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The brief demands that those victims be awarded financial judgments from fro more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 5 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Barbara Evans Named Recipient of the 9th OU International Water Prize * NORMAN, Okla. - A trailblazer in improving global sanitation, Barbara Evans has been named the recipient of the University of Oklahoma's ninth International Water Prize. This biennial award is sponsored by the OU Water Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center, housed in the Gallogly College of Engineering, and is presented to individuals who have made notable contributions to more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Christa Pike's Suffering Highlights Inhumanity of Death Penalty * Today, Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator, and in critical condition after the Tennessee government's failed execution attempt. Doctors had warned that her medical condition could make the state's execution method, lethal injection, exceptionally painful and cruel. In fact, it was barbaric. Authorities tried to insert an IV line for an hour on September 30, using a more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Conference clashes take center stage in Week 6, highlighted by No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama; 13 Top 25 teams set for ESPN networks * Week 6 of the college football season rolls on with a five-day, 70-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 10 across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Radio and ESPN+. The headliner is a top 10 SEC showdown as No. 2 Georgia visits No. 6 Alabama on A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 5, 2026 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Democrats' "Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats" and "Advantage in Candidate Quality" Generate "Momentum" Across the Map With just one month to go until Election Day, an "extraordinary run of polls for Democrats" shows Republicans confronting "an increasingly precarious political map," as "growing disapproval of President Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war have fueled Democrats' ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026 October 05, 2026 In August 2026, the District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in August, 2.0 percent, followed by North Dakota, 2.2 percent. The rate in Ohio (3.3 percent) set a new series low. (All state series begin in 1976.) In total, 19 states had u more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Gas power plant proposals surging, new interactive map shows October 5, 2026 New proposals in 32 states, D.C; Dramatic rise driven largely by data center demand - DENVER - A new online resource and interactive map released Monday reveals that proposals for grid-connected natural gas power plants have tripled since early 2023, and increased by nearly half in the last eight months alone, driven largely by rising power demand for dat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System. These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program. The program f more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news: * * * Fall 2026 Entering Class: CBU Welcomes a Fall of Growth and Opportunity * Christian Brothers University welcomed 253 students in its Fall 2026 entering class, an increase of nearly 26% over last year's 201 -- bringing new faces, new aspirations, and renewed energy to campus. The incoming group includes 166 first-time freshmen, up from 135 in Fall 2025, an increase of approximately 21%. Transfer and returning students are also a part of this year's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Flowers Foods Issues Recall of Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread Due to Undeclared Milk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 05, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Flowers Foods, Inc. Brand Name: Nature's Own Product Description: Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread, 20oz single loaf and 40 oz 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Appoints Randall D. Meshell as Regional Administrator for Region 6 October 5, 2026 DENTON, Texas - Randall "Randy" D. Meshell took the oath of office today as Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 6, following his appointment by the Trump administration. FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton arrived from Washington, D.C. to participate in the swearing in ceremony at the Denton, Texas, regional hea more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 6 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund: Abortion criminalization raises stakes for Oklahoma voters October 5, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is castigating Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei for indicating that he supports criminally prosecuting abortion patients. Mazzei, a former Oklahoma s more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Anoatubby affirms state of the Chickasaw Nation is strong * During his Oct. 3 State of the Nation Address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby credited the tribe's continued progress and self-determination to decades of planning, innovation and a unified vision. "It is my great honor to report to you today the state of the Chickasaw Nation is strong, and we have a bright future ahead," Governo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Rep. Smith Lead Over 100 Lawmakers in Letter Urging HHS Inspector General to Investigate Planned Parenthood * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Chair of the Senate Values Action Team, and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) recently led 128 Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Inspector General (IG) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the IG to review and investigate the activi more PR

SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * October 5, 2026 Oklahoma Baptist University Honors Distinguished Alumni During Harvest Dinner Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner on October 2, 2026. The event was held during The Weekend, the University's annual homecoming celebration, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Multiple awards were presented, including the Alumni Achievement Award, Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * 'Belonging' film highlights Human Development and Family Science research on classroom dynamics October 5, 2026 "Belonging" follows kindergarten teacher Terry Varnell, who knows the rejection students often face in elementary school but refuses to let her classroom become the starting point for middle school cliques and grown-up bullies. OSU Human Development and Family Science emeritus professor Dr. Amanda Harrist is a special producer and educator  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * More than $800k raised for scholarships, wellness center at Orange Impact October 5, 2026 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences hosted its first Orange Impact event Thursday night to showcase the growing campus, the latest in medical education innovation and the incredible impact scholarships can have on students. The event raised more than $800,000 toward a new wellness center and scholarships for OSU-CHS students. OSU President Jim  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Stockel inducted into the 2026 American Society of Safety Professionals Region III Hall of Fame October 5, 2026 Dr. Leslie Rex Stockel, CSP, SMP, FASSP, has been named to the American Society of Safety Professionals Region III Hall of Fame for 2026. Stockel is an associate professor of professional practice in fire protection and safety engineering technology for the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management in the College of Engineering, more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 5 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU professor to serve on national media ethics committee * NORMAN, OKLA. - Jensen Moore, Ph.D., an associate professor of public relations at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been elected to a three-year term on the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication's Standing Committee on Professional Freedom and Responsibility. The committee focuses on free expression, ethics, media cri more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 3 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Oxford Attorney Celebrates Dad's 'Rock Hound' Legacy * OXFORD, Miss. - George Haymans IV spent his childhood in the backseat of his father's Ford Bronco, parked on muddy oil fields where fortunes teetered on the edge of a drill bit. Weekends weren't for rest; they were for watching men chase the earth's hidden promise. "They would drill for two days straight and would start getting antsy looking at the readings," said Haymans, an Oxford attorney.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin, I write to express my deep concern regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) closure of the Region 6 lab in Houston. Despite having nearly a decade to plan for the lab's consolidat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Inspector General T. March Bell: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable T. March Bell Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Inspector General Bell, We write to request that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) review and, if appropriate, initiate an investigation into the activiti more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the confidence NARFE members have placed in me and fo more PR

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Oct. 5 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * SSC, OU Polytechnic Institute Sign Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement * Seminole State College and the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute have established a new articulation agreement designed to provide SSC computer science students with a seamless pathway to a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. Representatives from the two institutions signed the agreement Sept. 28. Under the partnership, students completing SSC's Associate in Science in Comput more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UTPB Back In Top 25 After Upset of Northeastern State * UT Permian Basin took a 17-14 lead into halftime against then-No. 21t Northeastern State and never looked back, winning 38-27. The Falcon defense was the difference in the game as they recorded five interceptions, including four straight on four NSU drives, and held the RiverHawks to just 13 points over the final 43 minutes of the game. With the win, UT Permian Basin ret more PR