KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SSSA Fellows Includes University of Tennessee Soil Scientist * Jie Zhuang is one of nine members of the international cohort KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A University of Tennessee professor of soil science is among the nine newest Fellows of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). Jie Zhuang, a professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science within the UT Institute of Agriculture, will formall more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 6th Circuit Revives Knox County Jail Death Lawsuit * A federal lawsuit against Knox County over the 2023 death of inmate Ricky Lewis can proceed in part after the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court ruling, Knox News reports. In an Oct. 8 decision, the court found that Lewis' daughter, Jennifer Byrum, had standing to pursue claims related to the county's alleged failure to train jail st more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Skrmetti Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Generic Drug Settlements * Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti is urging consumers who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 to check their eligibility for compensation from multistate settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise prices, accordinng to a press release. The U.S. District Court for more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU alumna Sharon A. Dunn ('73) establishes scholarship endowment for Tri-County business students * Sharon A. Dunn ('73), a graduate of APSU's College of Business. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University has received a gift from Sharon A. Dunn, a 1973 graduate of the College of Business, to establish the KY Tri-County College of Business Scholarship Endowment for students. The endowment will provide scholarship  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Baker Donelson Elects Next President, COO * Baker Donelson has elected Kristine L. Roberts as its next president and chief operating officer. Roberts, a shareholder in the firm's Memphis office, chairs its Financial Services Department and previously served on its board of directors. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and has been with the firm since 2004. Her practice focuses on litigation, includ more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Collierville to host free flu vaccine event * COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2026 - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville is hosting a free influenza vaccine event for community members 18 years old and older on Friday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of the hospital, 1500 W. Poplar Ave. "The flu vaccine remains the most effective way to prevent flu or reduce the severity of infectio 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

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building Groundbreaking a Milestone for Healthcare Education in Tennessee * Under a large tent on the future site of the College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, hundreds of university leaders, elected officials, community partners, alumni, students, faculty and staff gathered Thursday, Oct. 8, to mark a milestone years in the making: the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Copeland Files Ethics Complaint Against Van Epps for Staffing Overlap * Democratic Congressional candidate Darden Copeland filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Matt Van Epps, alleging the misuse of taxpayer funds in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, the Nashville Banner reports. Copeland alleges that Alex Joyner, a Van Epps congressional staff member, managed Van Epps' reelection campaign while concurrentl more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Designing Mocs Y2K: Senior Caleb Connery brings UTC Homecoming to life * Homecoming 2026 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga started with a blank canvas--and Caleb Connery behind it. As a senior graphic design major, Connery was charged with designing the visual aspects for UTC Homecoming 2026. He crafted the "Mocs Y2K" theme into illustrations and graphics, bringing a student touch to one of the University's biggest more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * FAA Says It's Not Required to Recognize Original Chattanooga Airport Board * Attorneys for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) argued in a legal filing that the agency is not required to recognize the original board of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, the Chattanoogan reports. In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the FAA urged the court to dismiss a suit filed by  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Grant Opportunity Supports Capital Case Prosecution and Defense * The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative, which aims to strengthen prosecution and defense representation in state capital cases. Eligible government and state entities in states that authorize capital punishment may apply for awards of more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows The fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College has announced its newest cohort of Drummond Fellows, who work with the College's Nimrod Education Center. The Drummond Family Silver Fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. " 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

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle Honorees * PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2026 - La Roche University has named four graduates to its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle, recognizing their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to their communities. This year's honorees represent the fields of interior design, arts education, science and technology, and higher education. The recipients will be recognized duri more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * More Than a Crop: MSU historian's new book examines cotton's place in Southern history * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University historian James C. "Jim" Giesen's latest book explores the cultural, environmental and economic influence of cotton on the American South and its people. Released this month by University of Georgia Press, "The Land of Cotton: Culture, Landscape, and the Fabric of Southern History," examines approximately 150 more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Blue Raiders are finding their way to 'Camp Blue' for Homecoming 2026 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Dust off those hiking boots and grab some s'mores, because the Blue Raiders are headed to camp. Middle Tennessee State University's Student Government Association and Alumni Association have planned a full week of events and activities for Homecoming 2026. This year's theme, "Blue Raider Country: Meet me at Camp Blue," promises a rustic goo more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU library exhibit explores how women created 'home' through objects and everyday life * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's James E. Walker Library is inviting visitors to step into another era this semester with a free new exhibit by Special Collections that explores the many ways women shaped life inside -- and eventually beyond -- the home. Curated by Special Collections librarian Susan Martin, curator Susan H more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Trump Threatens Survival of Initiative Baldwin Created to Support American Dairy * Baldwin demands Trump USDA reverse course on policy that deliberately threatens support and funding for small- and mid-sized dairies WISCONSIN - Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the Trump Administration reverse course on a policy that threatens to shut down the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, a program Senator Baldwin created to help sm more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * NFL players rally fans to close the CPR readiness gap * DALLAS, October 12, 2026 -- More than half of people who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital do not receive immediate CPR, underscoring the urgent need for more widespread knowledge of how to respond when every second matters. To help close that gap, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, an 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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Novel material's magnetism could improve electronics' speed, efficiency * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A material thinner than a human hair may foster faster computing devices that demand less energy and store more data, according to a multi-institutional team led by researchers in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Published in the journal Advanced Materials, the more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * October 'Out of the Blue' previews 2026 Homecoming, new concert series at Murphy Center [+VIDEO] * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's 2026 Homecoming will bring back familiar traditions and introduce a new concert at Murphy Center, with activities planned Nov. 6-7 around the theme "Blue Raider Country." Program host Andrew Oppmann, vice president for marketing and communications, spoke with Ginger Freeman, director more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Pair of MSU students named to prestigious Gateway to Ag Careers program * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Two Mississippi State students are among seven nationwide selected for the 2026 Gateway to Ag Careers program. Anslee Boyd, a plant and soil sciences graduate student from Sandhill, and Ella Britt, a biosystems engineering junior from Macon, Georgia, will represent MSU at the AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference Nov. 9-11 in Nashville, Tennessee. G more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Researchers to transform grasses into source for biobased products * Chemical engineering researchers part of multi-disciplinary effort to transform farmland grasses into source for biobased consumer products Published: Oct 12, 2026 12:55 PM By Joe McAdory Was a shipped package left at your doorstep today? What was inside? A Christmas or birthday gift for a loved one, or perhaps a new gadget for your automobile? Guess what else was insi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * October 12, 2026 SIU zoology, computer science researchers team up for IDNR deer density study CARBONDALE, Ill. -- White-tailed deer are a staple of Southern Illinois culture. Pope County celebrates with a festival dedicated to the animal, hunters of all ages skip school or work for the first day of bow or shotgun season, and some residents run seasonal taxidermy side businesses to create deer mounts, which end up lining the walls of homes more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Students Give Back During Alternative Fall Break * Eight Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) students are headed south for fall break to help the unhoused in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their primary mission is to work directly and indirectly with the homeless in Knoxville, Oct. 10-16. The students work with three nonprofit organizations in the city - Volunteer Ministries of Knoxville, Metropolitan Drug Coalition of Knoxville and more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in grants to support press freedom, media literacy and journalist advocacy * The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Board of Directors voted during its meeting at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio, to award $100,000 in grants to 12 journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the country. The 2026 grant cycle drew a record 104 applications seeking $2.1 million in funding. The Foun more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Press Association to Host Gubernatorial Forum * The Tennessee Press Association (TPA) will host a gubernatorial forum Oct. 27 at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro. The organization invited Republican nominee U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Democratic nominee and Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green and independent candidates David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston to participate. Green, Hat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Supreme Court Upholds Commercial Sex Trafficking Conviction * The Tennessee Supreme Court unanimously upheld Anthony Cornelius Baylis' conviction for commercial sex trafficking after he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a 16-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Administrative Office of the Courts. In 2021, as part of a sting operation in Monroe County, Baylis  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Students Create Courthouse Exhibit on Civil Rights Case * High school students from the Memphis and Jackson areas have created a five-panel exhibit exploring Watson v. City of Memphis, the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case that helped end segregation in public parks and recreational facilities. According to the Daily Memphian, the exhibit opened Oct. 8 at the Odell Horton Federal Building in Memphis and traces the ca more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court Grants CLE Commission's Petition, Adds AI Policy * The Tennessee Supreme Court on. Oct. 9 issued an order adopting amendments to Supreme Court Rule 21, which had been proposed by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE). The court had sought comments on the proposed changes on May 27. The amendments combine Sections 6 and 7 of the rule and revise applicable deadlines and fee str more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's School of Art, Craft & Design to host 29th annual Bacchanal * The School of Art, Craft and Design at Tennessee Tech University will present the 29th annual Bacchanal on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Spankies Restaurant in Cookeville. All proceeds from Bacchanal support scholarships for students in the School of Art, Craft and Design degree programs. Since its inception, the event has awarded more than $150,0 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Community Rallies at Hale Stadium for 'Miles of Hope' Breast Cancer Walk/Run * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Hale Stadium transformed into a sea of vibrant pink on Oct. 9 as hundreds of Tennessee State University students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered for the annual Miles of Hope walk/run. Organized by the Department of Residence Life and Housing, the event aimed to raise breast cancer awareness, honor survivors, more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Celebrates Construction Inclusion Week by Opening Doors to Careers and Opportunity * Turner Construction Company is marking the seventh annual Construction Inclusion Week by highlighting its efforts to introduce more people to careers in construction and create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. As a founding member of Construction Inclusion Week, Turner is committed to building an industry where people ar 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

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms Announce Landmark Partnership * ARLINGTON, Texas -- UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms today announced a landmark partnership that unites Texas institutions while expanding the reach and impact of both organizations. As part of the agreement, McClaren Farms will become the inaugural jersey patch sponsor for UTA Basketball, with its logo appearing on all men's and women's basketb more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Voters to Decide on 3 Constitutional Amendments in November * Tennessee voters will decide in November whether to approve three proposed constitutional amendments addressing bail eligibility, state property taxes and crime victims' rights, WKRN reports. The first would expand judges' authority to deny bail to people charged with certain serious offenses, including second-degree murder and aggravated rape. The se more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture posted the following news release: * * * Wild Bobwhite Quail Spotted at UT's Ames AgResearch and Education Center * GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- Multiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail were recently sighted at the University of Tennessee's Ames AgResearch and Education Center, marking an encouraging milestone in an ongoing effort to restore habitat for the species at this historic bird dog field trial destination. The sighting comes during the second year of a more PR