ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 5 Mercer students selected for 2nd cohort of Presidential Fellows * Five students have been chosen for Mercer University's 2026-27 Presidential Fellowship, a highly selective leadership opportunity for exceptional students. Fellows will work alongside President Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., gaining firsthand exposure to institutional leadership, strategy and service. The students were selected from nearly 100 applicants from Mercer locations throughout the state. The  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

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Evan Karanovich ('12) Named to Georgia Trend '40 Under 40' for 2026 * W hen Evan Karanovich reflects on receiving a distinguished honor, he doesn't view it as a personal trophy or a testament to his own achievements. Instead, for the Principal Program Lead for Government Relations at Chick-fil-A Inc. and U.S. Navy Reserve public affairs officer, the recognition serves as a mirror reflecting the community of people and places who invested in him along  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Countdown to 19 kicks off with Family Weekend * The Countdown to 19 -- a series of events and activities that will culminate with the formal investiture ceremony of Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as Mercer University's 19th president on Oct. 29 -- kicks off on Oct. 9 with Family Weekend. Guided by the inaugural theme -- One Mercer: United in Mission, Amplified for Impact -- the Countdown to 19 celebration will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement debunking the lies spread by New York sanctuary politicians after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer discharged his weapon during an attempt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 IN THE STATES: In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support With just 25 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are scrambling as Democrats continue to expand the map. After pushing a failed agenda that left Americans worse off and paying more, Donald Trump and JD Vance are desperately campaigning in ruby red states to beg voters to "'give [them] anot more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: A Twister for Senate Republicans, Paxton's Record Label, 'Nuff Sayed, Let Them Eat Road Salt, and Hinsane Savings Advice TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 25 days until the midterms. * TWISTER FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS: With under four weeks until the midterms, "the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 "PUT SOME DIESEL IN THE TANK" - GOP Senate Candidates Have Been Fundraising For Gas Money [MeidasTouch News] MeidasTouch News: "The economy is so bad Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have been fundraising for gas money from their constituents" GOP Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "learn how to budget," "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine" New reporting from Meidas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 ROUNDUP: Democratic Senate Candidates Dominate the Debate Stage, Put Floundering Republican Opponents "On Trial" as GOP Runs From Toxic Record New York Times: "Moderators asked about high gas prices, Mr. Trump's tariffs, the Iran war and immigration raids -- all topics that forced Republicans to defend unpopular Trump administration policies or explain why they are now skeptical of stances they previously supported" - I more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Study finds distinct immune landscape associated with African ancestry in multiple myeloma October 9, 2026 Largest analysis of its kind identifies more immune cells equipped to attack tumors and less innate inflammation in the bone marrow. - Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and collaborating institutions have identified differences in the bone marrow immune environment of patients with multipl more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Engineering student creates robotic hand designed to track patient health * A robotic hand capable of grasping a patient's wrist and measuring vital signs may sound futuristic, but Kennesaw State University mechatronics engineering student Daksh Garg is already bringing the concept to life through research in robotics and biomedical sensing. The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology student is building a 3D-print more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 9 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Parliament slams Russian State Duma elections as complete sham * MEPs refuse to recognise Russia's State Duma as legitimate * Long-standing and intentional destruction of any remnants of democracy by Putin's regime * Call for extensive EU sanctions against Russian officials involved in repression - In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the "fake" ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow's continued ill more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 9 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Human rights violations in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan * Broader sanctions needed against Iran, which continues to crack down dramatically on its civilian population, particularly on women and minorities * Call for sanctions against those responsible for democratic backsliding, violent repression and political persecution in Georgia * MEPs denounce politically motivated detentions in Azerbaijan and call for targeted measures under the EU Global more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 9 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * EP TODAY 07-10-2026 Priorities for the next EU long-term budget From 9.00, Parliament, with Commissioner Piotr Serafin and Thomas Byrne for the Irish Council presidency, will discuss the EU's next multiannual financial framework (MFF). MEPs are expected to reiterate their call for an ambitious 2028-2034 budget focused on key priorities such as defence and security, competitiveness, cohesion, and agriculture. Combating the cost-of-living crisis  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 9 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * EP TODAY 8 October Rigged elections in Russia: vote on a resolution - Following Tuesday's debate, MEPs will vote on the undemocratic elections to the Russian State Duma in September and the implications for civil society. They are set to denounce the electoral violations committed by Vladimir Putin's regime and refuse to recognise the Duma as the legitimate representative and legislative body of Russia. The draft text also states that Russia's f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: Starfish Seafood Product Description: Cold Smoke more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Optional Practical Training Fees This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F-1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution: $70,000 for initial OPT; and $30,00 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Chicken Vienna-Style Sausage Products Illegally Imported From Jamaica WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country that is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Transys Bringing 320 New Jobs to West Point ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in West Point, Georgia. The company plans to create 320 new jobs as part of its ongoing efforts to support global automotive customers with operations in North America. "The Hyundai family of brands has been an incredible  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Receives $5 Million From Google.org to Expand Access to AI for Scientific Discovery The three-year initiative gives researchers greater access to AI tools, training, and computing power to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Oct 09, 2026 ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech has received an initial $2.25M for the first year of the program, marking the beginning of a $5 million overall commitment from Google.org to help more scientists acr more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW invites community to Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, Oct. 12-17 * AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2026) -- Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) invites alumni, students, families, friends and community members to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 12-17. The weeklong celebration will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including a downtown parade, athletic events, alumni gatherings, family activities and tail more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Landsman, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Clean School Bus Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), was joined by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) to introduce the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize $1 billion in funding to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses with electric bus alternatives. Sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Rick Allen Hosts 2026 Youth Leadership Summit * Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted 11th-12th grade students and community leaders from the 12th District for his biennial Youth Leadership Summit. The event was held at the Columbia County School District Support Complex, where students from across the 12th District heard from various leaders from all walks of life, including Major General Ryan Janovic, Commanding  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Into the Storm: Wilson's weather journey takes Bulldog alum from MSU classroom to USAF Hurricane Hunter squadron * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Andrew Wilson's love of weather has taken him from a Mississippi State classroom to a TV station and now into a hurricane. Wilson, a 2nd lieutenant with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, is part of the U.S. Air Force's Hurricane Hunters currently flying specialized Super Hercules Weatherbirds from Biloxi' more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 08 October 2026 King's College London identified as leading global institution for AI and mental health research King's College London has been named the world's leading institution for research exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health, according to a new international analysis of almost 10,000 scientific papers published over the past decade. The study, published in the Australian Journal of Psychology in August, analysed 9,623 rese more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * Hamilton, October 08, 2026 Secore, Hill named to Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse sixes coaching staffs Mohawk Mountaineers lacrosse sixes head coach Andy Secore has been named to the Haudenosaunee Nationals men's coaching staff, while assistant coach Travis Hill has joined the women's coaching staff at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship in Oshawa, Ont. The championship is underway in Oshawa and runs through Oct. 4, featuring men's and women's natio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Main Street Candidates for Election to Congress NFIB announces support for eight Georgia candidates running for federal office - ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Geor more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * New Biennial Symposium to Explore Research and Conservation in the Okefenokee * The dynamic state of the Okefenokee Swamp ecosystem will be the focus of the College of Coastal Georgia's inaugural Biennial Okefenokee Science Symposium on Oct. 16-17. Researchers, students, conservation professionals, and community members are invited to come together to explore and discuss one of the nation's most renowned wetlands. The symposium aims to advance und more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 Deep learning model using ECGs during sleep studies can predict cardiovascular outcomes Integrating ECGs into sleep disorder screening could enhance detection and guide clinical decision-making. - A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that electrocardiograms (ECGs) administered during sleep and paired with sleep stage information can more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Nine students awarded UN Millennium Fellowships * MACON, Ga. -- Nine Mercer University students have been awarded a UN Millennium Fellowship, presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. The fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program that takes place on campuses worldwide. Aimed at advancing leadership skills, the program offers a unique opportunity to engage with a global network of peers dedicated to makin more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, Oct. 10 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College alumna Liz Wolverton '96 to deliver 2026-27 Vance Lecture on Nov. 9 October 8, 2026 Accomplished banking executive to discuss ethical business leadership as annual lecture honors legacy of Clinton businessman Robert M. Vance - Presbyterian College will welcome distinguished alumna and banking executive Liz Wolverton '96 back to campus Monday, Nov. 9, as the featured speaker for the 2026-27 Vance Lecture, an annual event highlight 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 8, 2026 Secretary Markwayne Mullin U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 - Acting Director David Venturella U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20536 - Dear Secre 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

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 9 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Exhibition Brings Together Photographers Don Norris and Betty Press * The University of Southern Mississippi's Gallery of Art and Design will present "Two Photographers: Don Norris and Betty Press" Oct. 15-Nov. 13, bringing together two Hattiesburg artists whose photographs explore the relationship between people, place and history. An opening reception will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery  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

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA launches expanded student food pantry to address food insecurity Oct 9, 2026 By Steve Rose Expansion creates additional capacity for fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods - The University of Georgia's Division of Student Affairs and Well-being Resources announce the grand opening of the newly expanded Student Food Pantry. Located on the first floor of Tate Student Center (Room 126), the 1,100-square-foot space helps address food insecurity on campu more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Creating a more accessible campus Oct 9, 2026 By Emily Enelow Digital accessibility efforts remove obstacles for students - For many students, accessing course materials isn't just about showing up to class. It's about whether the material itself is designed to be usable in the first place. For University of Georgia students like Ava Gilbert, a graduate student majoring in public administration in the School of Public and International Affairs, having more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Executive assistant helps others through advocacy Oct 9, 2026 By Jasmine Milbourne Anna Carrandi shares her life online to open doors to more research opportunities - Anna Carrandi never thought she would be back in higher education. "It was a wild journey to get here," she said. After spending time across the East Coast, she has lived numerous lives as a retail manager, nanny, stylist and even a personal assistant. Now, she is the executive assist more PR

TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * University of Toccoa Falls Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (October 9, 2026) - The University of Toccoa Falls celebrated a special day with ribbon cuttings and dedication ceremonies for the newly renovated Forrest Hall. The celebration highlighted two renovated wings and the Forrest Hall lobby, marking a significant milestone in the renovation of the university's men's residence hall. Members of the UTF Board of Trustees joi more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Celebrates Fourth Cohort of ALETE Graduates, Achieving 100 Percent Job Placement * The University of West Georgia, in partnership with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), recently graduated its fourth Academic Law Enforcement Training Exchange (ALETE) cohort during a ceremony held at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Surrounded by university leadership, faculty, instructors and families, all 22 graduating cadets ente more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * We're Sick of It: Protect Our Care's Care Force One Kicked Off in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey as Republican Health Care Cuts Crush Families From Coast to Coast October 9, 2026 Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), PA Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Events - In the first week of Protect Our Care's "Sick of It! Fix Health more PR