COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * 'Tech Goes Pink' to raise cancer awareness * For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University is bringing together the campus and community to raise cancer awareness through "Tech Goes Pink." Held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and organized by Tech's Office of Intercultural Affairs, the initiative seeks to honor cancer survivors and memorialize those lost to the disease. Tech's programming begins with the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Dr. Mathers: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opport more ST

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Alabama ranks 6th nationally for skilled trades employment growth, best in Southeast Montgomery, Alabama - Alabama's skilled trades employment grew 11.3% from 2019 to 2025 and ranks sixth nationally, according to a new industry report. The top five states for skilled trades growth were all in the West, and Alabama's expansion to a skilled workforce of 366,240 outpaced all its Southeastern neighbors, including No. 7 Florida (11.1%), No. 10 Ten more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready? October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment error rate," a measure of states' overpayments and und more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Tiffany "Hopes" to Push Tax Scheme That Would Create "Highest Sales Tax in U.S." Oct 09, 2026 New reporting from WKOW and The Milwaukee Courier reveals that behind closed doors, Congressman Tom Tiffany is pushing an extreme tax plan that "would likely result in the highest sales tax in the country, according to a conservative think tank." WKOW reports that in order to pay for Tiffany's tax giveaway that would overwhelmingly benefit more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU joins national basic needs student research initiative * East Tennessee State University is partnering with Ithaka S+R on a three-year national research initiative examining how undergraduate students understand and experience basic needs insecurity and how their perspectives can help institutions strengthen student support. The study brings together 15 colleges and universities from across the United States with support from ECMC Found more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Fall Color Report: High elevations shine ahead of potentially windy weekend * Fall color is becoming harder to miss across the Southern Appalachians. "Just about anywhere you go right now, you will see color of some sort," said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University campus arborist. "Those high peaks are really coloring up." For those hoping to catch the strongest display this weekend, Watson recommends heading into the high country more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Family, friends and UTC community honor Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus community joined the family of Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear on Friday, Oct. 9, for a celebration of life reception in the Wolford Family Athletic Center.Obear, who served as UTC chancellor from 1981-97 and interim chancellor from 2004-05, died July 24 at age 91. During his 16 years as chancellor, Obear he more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Founders Week concludes with a look at ETSU's future * A week celebrating East Tennessee State University's 115-year history concluded with a look toward the future, as ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland outlined how the university is navigating a changing higher education landscape and positioning itself for long-term success. As part of Founders Week, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland presented his annual State of the University address on Frid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI in HousingWire | HUD Action Ensures FHA Loans are for Americans Only Following HUD Action, Homeownership Loans for Illegals and Non-Residents Drop October 9, 2026 WASHINGTON - New data reveals Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans for non-permanent residents and illegals fell from 6% to nearly zero after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revoked their eligibility in May 2025. "President Trump p more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Oct. 10 (TNSxrep) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * ADHD Medications Offer Promise in Managing Menopausal Brain Fog October 8, 2026 New review provides preliminary evidence that both stimulant (LDX) and non-stimulant (ATX) medications used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) c more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Jazz Artist Series begins Oct. 22 with pianist, vocalist Jody Nardone * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The first concert of the 2026-27 MTSU Jazz Artist Series is set for Thursday, Oct. 22, and will feature pianist and new faculty member Jody Nardone alongside MTSU Jazz faculty. The concert will be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hinton Music Hall inside the Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive. A parking map is available at bit. more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Leadership Summit to examine creativity, innovation in tough times; register now * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Innovation and creativity will be the focus of the upcoming annual Leadership Summit hosted by the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Keynote speaker and presenter Kyle Scheele, known as the "Patron Saint of Crazy Ideas," will entertain and inspire attendees with a theme of "Thinking Inside the Box: Ho more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU offering flu shot pop-up clinics, appointments to prep campus for flu season * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- As temperatures finally cool, leaves change colors and spiced drinks resume their rightful place on coffee shop menus everywhere, these seasonal shifts signal more than autumn's arrival. "When it gets cooler, people stay inside more," explained Middle Tennessee State University professor Anthony Farone, who teaches immunology and micr more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on 2: University builds on 'true blue' values with 'True Blue Character Blueprint' [+VIDEO] * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thanks to a national grant, Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts has launched "The True Blue Character Blueprint: Building Character Education at MTSU," a campuswide effort that builds on MTSU's longstanding True Blue values through a more intentional approach to character development. Leah Tolbert L more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU'S Phillips begins term as president of Phi Kappa Phi honor society * BATON ROUGE, La. -- Philip E. Phillips, associate dean of the Honors College and professor of English at Middle Tennessee State University, has begun his term as president of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phillips was elected president-elect in 2024 and served in that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tennessee Small Business Owner Testifies Before U.S. House Ways and Means Committee NFIB member spoke on how 20% Small Business Deduction helped his business WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2026) - Mike Miller, Tennessee small business owner, and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at a hearing titled, "The One, Big, Bea more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Guide: Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures October 08, 2026 Taxpayers in 24 states will consider ballot measures in this year's general election that have implications for billions worth of annual tax changes, government budgeting, and other policies, according to a new nationwide Ballot Guide released Thursday by National Taxpayers Union. In total, there are 59 different statewide measures that directly impact more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Oct. 9 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Christa Pike's horrifying experience 'a reminder that it is time to move towards full abolition of the death penalty' 09/10/2026 On the World Day against the Death Penalty, PACE General Rapporteur again urges universal abolition - On the eve of the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October), PACE General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty Gala Veldhoen (Netherlands, SOC) made the following statement: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: Premiums Keep Climbing as Trump's $500 Checks Fall Flat October 9, 2026 With the midterms fast approaching, Donald Trump's $500 health care "refund" checks are hitting mailboxes, a shameless attempt to cover up the devastation left in the wake of the $1 trillion he gutted from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Meanwhile, working families across the country are struggling to keep their heads above water as health insurance premiums cont more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) out vs. Falcons; Tyler Huntley to start Oct 10, 2026 Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor There was reportedly an outside chance Lamar Jackson could play in Week 5. Now there's zero chance as Jackson has been ruled out ahead of the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday. Tyler Huntley will start in place of Jackson. Minter also ruled out defensive e more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Arkansas' proposed economic development amendment is fatally flawed Policymakers in Arkansas and across the country must understand that states and cities cannot subsidize their way to prosperity. John C. Mozena October 9, 2026 Voters in Arkansas are being asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would authorize powerful and unaccountable economic development districts and vaguely defined corporate subsidy programs, opening the door to long- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Barriers to Release from ICE Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 29 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mullin, Attorney General Blanche, and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Acting Director Owen demanding answers about rising immigration bond denials, increasingly unaffordable bond amounts, and concerns  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Epps' STORK Act Reduces the Financial Burden of Welcoming a Child October 9, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) introduced the Savings for Tomorrow's Opportunities, Raising Kids (STORK) Act. This legislation raises the Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limit by $2,000 per child in the year a family welcomes a child through birth or adoption. This will give parents the tax-advantaged savings they need to h more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties Oct. 7, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 20 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States. "TP-Link has ties to the Chinese military and has been implica more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Shannon "Shane" Bierma named 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient * No matter what she is doing, assistant professor of clinical psychology and researcher, Shannon "Shane" Bierma '11, of New Orleans, Louisiana, has built her life with a deep concern for others. For her professional success and devotion to service, Bierma is being honored with the 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Bierma earned her undergraduate degree in p more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Steamboat Institute Debate Held at VMI First Stop in Fall Tour By Marianne Hause | October 8, 2026 Virginia Military Institute's Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) co-hosted the Steamboat Institute (SI) Campus Liberty Tour in Gillis Theater Oct. 1, for the first debate of its fall schedule involving multiple college campuses. The debate was livestreamed for viewers all over the world. The resolution debated was: "America benefits from the end  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Burton Blatt Institute Wins Two National Grants Totaling $4.5 Million The awards will bring a significant infusion of new research, education and outreach activity. Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 9, 2026 The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) has been awarded two competitive grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Together, the awards total $4. 5 million  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news: * * * TMA Submits Amicus Brief Addressing Tennessee's Criminal Abortion Law By Jonathan Kirkland - DB 10/8/2026 The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) submitted an amicus brief to the Tennessee Court of Appeals in the case of Allyson Phillips (Plaintiff) v. the State of Tennessee (Defendant) in support of the Plaintiff physicians' position. The lawsuit challenges Tennessee's criminal abortion law on several grounds. TMA argues that the law inhibit more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Renew Presenting Partnership with Increased Investment Across all 27 National Teams Oct 9, 2026 * Expanded agreement includes new Volkswagen support for the new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center and continued commitment to Deaf and Beach Soccer - Atlanta, GA -- U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America today announced a multi-year renewal of their presenting partnership that increases Volkswagen's in more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Announces Members of Jefferson Regional Association Board Oct. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named six community leaders to the Jefferson Regional Association Board. Joining UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., who will serve as chair of the board, are David R. Bridgforth, George Makris, Toni Middleton, M.D., Chuck Morgan, Scott Pittillo, and Steven Wright, M.D more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK partners with regional universities in super intelligence computing consortium * At the "Science: A New Golden Age Summit" in Washington, D.C. Oct. 8, the White House announced the Southeast Regional SI Computing Consortium, bringing together 15 universities across 10 states to build and share leadership-class compute infrastructure for scientific research. In addition to the University of Kentucky, founding universities are Alabama, Arkansas, Aub more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- The University of Memphis posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Education Grant Continues to Make Impact on Licensed ESL Teachers in MSCS District October 9, 2026 A $2.6 million grant received in 2024 from the U.S. Department of Education's Professional Development program to address the critical need for highly qualified licensed ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers in the Memphis area has been funded for another year to continue its impact in Memphis Shelby County Schools. The project i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management issued the following news: * * * Master of Management or MBA? Whether launching a career or kicking one up to the next level, the business school path you choose can make all the difference. Jacob Chabowski Oct 8, 2026 Master of Management or MBA? A great question, but not the one Ethan was immediately worried about. At that moment, he had 17 minutes to get home, change his shirt, move the pile of laundry currently visible behind his desk, and log  more PR