NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Ampirical and Entergy: A partnership powering Louisiana's workforce, communities and future * Ampirical Solutions, LLC -- a long-standing engineering and grid-services partner to Entergy Louisiana -- is expanding its headquarters and plans to add 175 new high-wage technical jobs. This growth will deepen Louisiana's energy workforce, accelerate critical grid and data-center projects and fuel statewide economic momentum. The expansion co more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arbitration in the Fifth - September 2026 * In September 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals continued the recognition of a split between domestic and foreign insurers' right to arbitration in Transp. Consultants, Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's. Meanwhile, the Western District of Louisiana and the Southern District of Texas considered the timeliness of efforts to modify or vacate awards. Opinions of the Fifth Circuit  more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * Biologist's latest space research tests the waters for lunar gardening * The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Dr. Karl Hasenstein has spent more than three decades researching ways to grow plants and vegetables in space, producing a body of work that's informing longstanding efforts to colonize the moon and Mars. As part of NASA-funded research, Hasenstein, a distinguished professor emeritus of biology in the Ray P. Authemen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Celebrating the Sweetest Farmers in America * This National Farmer's Day, we celebrate all the sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers who work tirelessly to produce America's sugar. October marks not only spooky season, but it's also harvest season for both sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers. While families across the country prepare for a Halloween filled with sweet treats, our family farmers are hard at work producing the ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households. Taxes owed and tax credits received vary widely  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Condemns ICE Raid of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Residence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement regarding the pre-dawn raid of the residence of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "I stand with Ilhan. The raid of Congresswoman Omar's home is an unprecedented escalation in Trump's we more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Connect to the past with Pioneer Day on Oct. 24 * SHREVEPORT - A connection to the past. That's the opportunity Pioneer Day offers as attendees pour into the LSUS Pioneer Heritage Center for the 29th annual event. Nearly 70 living historians will breathe life into the Center's seven historic structures to offer a glimpse into how northwest Louisiana residents lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Oct. 24 event runs f more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi Lineman of the Game honored with Saints Monday Night Football experience * Entergy Mississippi Lineman of the Game Corvan Day (right) and his wife, Erin, enjoy watching the teams warm up before the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game held recently in the Superdome. An unforgettable night under the lights of the Caesars Superdome became even more special for Entergy Lineman of the Game Corvan Day, who was rec more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * PENSACOLA, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at a Walmart in Pensacola to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias and highlight additional resources available to impacted Floridians. The Governor highlighted Walmart and the Walmart F more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Harriet Tubman Charter turns energy efficiency into opportunities for students * Entergy New Orleans supports organizations that are finding creative ways to manage energy, strengthen sustainability and make every dollar count. Crescent City Schools' Harriet Tubman Charter is putting those principles into action through its participation in Entergy New Orleans' Energy Smart programs. Serving New Orleans students across its Blue Campus  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- Tulane University posted the following news release: * * * Having someone to talk to linked to better mental health among LGBQ+ teens * Gay or bisexual teens who have someone to turn to with a serious problem have significantly better mental health outcomes than those who don't, according to a new study from Tulane University researchers. Among gay and lesbian teens, an estimated 61% of those without a trusted person had experienced depression in the past year, compared with 35% of those who had at least  more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Honors College student receives national Pioneer Award * Brantley Gray, Louisiana Tech Honors student, recently received a Pioneer Award worth $1,000 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. As the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society, Gray is one of 50 students nationwide to receive the award. The Pioneer Awards are designed to encourage undergraduate members to develop the research, engagement, and leadership skills necessary t more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on October 6, 2026, by Anika Juhn entitled "Hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in water-stressed Texas." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Water availability poses a major risk to planned hydrogen and carbon capture and storage projects. Texas is a prime example of a state struggling to meet existing water demand while simultaneously encouraging the development of new water-intensive businesses and i more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least two fatalities in multiple states and causing widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast. More than 750,000 customers were impacted by outages in the region on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.us. More than half of that number was located in Florida, wi more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Keep your family safe as fall brings new routines, shorter days and cooler temperatures * As cooler air begins to arrive, families turn the page from summer fun to a host of activities that take advantage of the fall season, from pumpkin spice everything and hayrides to fall festivals and football. Entergy Louisiana offers these tips for keeping your family safe through it all. Key takeaways: * Perform routine equipment maintenance, l more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * New INAR report measures Highland Center's significant community impact * SHREVEPORT - Madison Poche witnesses the daily impact the Highland Center has on the historic Shreveport neighborhood for which it's named. But now Poche, the Center's executive director, has comprehensive data to measure that impact. The Highland Center is "associated with measurable improvements" for residents across a variety of areas through its 21 pa more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northern Arizona Wins Shootout Over Montana * Behind six touchdowns from quarterback Ty Pennington, Northern Arizona held Montana scoreless in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead and survived a shootout, 49-44. It was the Lumberjacks first win over a top five opponent since 2015 and the most points they have ever scored against Montana. The win moved NAU up to No. 10 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while Montana  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * October is Energy Awareness Month * Customers Residential customers Entergy Arkansas Entergy Louisiana Entergy Mississippi Entergy New Orleans Entergy Texas Safety Business customers Entergy Arkansas Entergy Louisiana Entergy Mississippi Entergy New Orleans Entergy Texas Safety Communities Customer assistance programs Energy bill toolkit The Power to Care Free tax help Sustainability Disclosures Environmental strategy Climate strategy C more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- Tulane University posted the following news release: * * * Tulane Cancer Center's Wave Makers 5K returns Oct. 18 to rally community around cancer research * Tulane Cancer Center is inviting runners, walkers, families, cancer survivors and supporters to make waves against cancer at the second annual Wave Makers 5K walk and run, Sunday, Oct. 18, at Lafreniere Park in Metairie. The family-friendly event, held in collaboration with the New Orleans Track Club, will begin with "The Swell" Kids' Half-Mile Run at more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway * ATLANTA (October 12, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced the national rollout of R90+, a new referee development program designed to change what is possible for officials who have the talent and ambition to reach the next level. The inaugural U.S. Soccer R90+ cohort brings together 60 officials from 13 State Associations across the South Region. De more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * ULM holds College of Business and Social Sciences Symposium Oct. 12-17, with keynote panel on Oct. 14 * MONROE, La. - The University of Louisiana Monroe will hold the annual premier lecture and seminar series, the College of Business and Social Sciences Symposium, from October 12-17, 2026. The theme for 2026 is "It Happens Here." The event will feature a keynote panel, an elevator pitch competition, a career fair, a cookout, the annual C more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AIMRC Seminar: Explore the AIMRC Research Cores Oct. 12, 2026 The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC) will host Dr. Patience Okoto, manager of the AIMRC Bioenergetics Core; Dr. Prateek Verma, manager of the AIMRC Data Science Core; and Dr. Meichen Liu, co-manager of the AIMRC Imaging & Spectroscopy Core, at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in BELL 2269. In this seminar, presenters will provide an overview of AIMRC's core facil more PR