WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Idaho Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0301 To whom it may concern, The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159 I. INTRODUCTION The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 17 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * East Tennessee students crowned Homecoming king and queen at Tusculum University; junior prince and princess also named * GREENEVILLE - A communication major from Dandridge and a sport science major from Greeneville were crowned Homecoming queen and king, respectively, at Tusculum University Saturday, Oct. 17, during halftime of the home football game. Seniors Cheyenne Hewitt and Rio Little received the titles, marking a memorable moment in their final y more PR

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Oct. 17 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news: * * * Eastman increases Plasticizers prices on November 1 st, 2026 * Effective November 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing a list and off-list price increase in NAR and LAR and includes all packaging types for the following products: These increases are in addition to all previously announced price increases. * Benzoic Acid(tm): USD 0.07/LB (USD 0.15/KG) * Benzoflex(tm) 1046: USD 0.07/LB  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Emanuela Riglioni Joins CTTC Internship Program * Emanuela Riglioni Joins CTTC Internship Program | VINSE | Vanderbilt University Highest level of privacy. Data accessed for necessary basic operations only. Data shared with third parties to ensure the site is secure and works on your device. Balanced experience. Data accessed for content personalisation and site optimisation. Data shared with 3rd parties may be used to track you a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 14, 2026 Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Re: Comments on Florida SNAP Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0299 To the Food and Nutrition Administration: The Florida Beverage Association (FBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) demonstration project.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION FOR THE RIVERS OF TENNESSEE Harpeth Conservancy is a Tennessee non-prot corporation and a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 215 Jamestown Park Ste. 101, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 | Phone: 615-790-9767 | www.harpethconservancy.org October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Administration Docket No. FNA-2026-0306 Federal Register Document No. 2026-18892 State of Montana SNAP Demonstration Project COMMENTS OF THE INDEPENDENT BAKERS ASSOCIATION October 15, 2026 The Independent Bakers Association (IBA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the State o more ST

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Oct. 18 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * First Horizon Foundation Awards Grant to Support CELL Program October 16, 2026 The First Horizon Foundation has awarded Lee University's Center for English Language and Literacy (CELL), which provides English literacy and conversation classes to non-English speakers in the Greater Cleveland community, $2,000 to support its programs. "We are grateful to First Horizon for this generous grant," said Dr. Chris Blake, director of CELL. "Our goal is to offer afforda more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

DANVILLE, Kentucky, Oct. 18 -- Centre College issued the following news: * * * New Trustees join Centre College Board during Fall 2026 meeting October 16, 2026 The Centre College Board of Trustees welcomed four new members during its Fall meeting. Lisa Ramsay Cole P'25, James Zimmerman P'28, Nayef H. Samhat P'16 and Savannah Elpers '20 joined the College's governing body, which is comprised of 20 dedicated alumni, parents and friends committed to the College's long-term success. "I'm thrilled to welcome these new members to our amazing Bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blackburn Welcomes AG Blanche to Memphis to Host Roundtable on Success of Memphis Safe Task Force * MEMPHIS, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Attorney General Todd Blanche, and U.S. Marshals Service Director Gady Serralta hosted a roundtable discussion on the remarkable success of the Memphis Safe Task Force following its one-year anniversary. Since the Task Force was launched, there have been more than 13,500 arrests more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Securities Regulator Elected President of North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) TDCI's Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Bowling Named NASAA President for 2026-27 October 12, 2026 NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that TDCI Assistant Commissioner for the Securities Division Elizabeth Bowling has been elected president of the North American Se more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Human Trafficking Conviction * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti welcomed the Tennessee Supreme Court's unanimous decision affirming the commercial sex trafficking conviction of Anthony Cornelius Baylis, reinforcing Tennessee's commitment to holding accountable those who seek to exploit minors for commercial sex. In May 2021, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit  more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 17 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University Alumni Association honors five people with awards during Homecoming * GREENEVILLE - Three individuals and one couple have been honored for their professional excellence and contributions to Tusculum University in the newest awards presented by the higher education institution's Alumni Association. The Alumni Association issued the awards during its annual meeting held Saturday, Oct. 17, as part of Tusculum's Homecoming. The winners ar more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Why Study Management? Degree Benefits and Career Paths * If you have ever considered the benefits of getting a degree in management, the short answer is this: every organization, no matter the size or industry, needs people who know how to lead teams and solve problems. A management degree teaches you exactly that. Students learn how businesses operate day to day, how to work well with people and how to make complex decisions. Beyond the classrooms, manage more PR