LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Amicus Brief Backing South Dakota's Ban on Sale and Advertisement of Drugs for Illegal Abortions * Griffin: 'This case highlights widespread efforts by organizations and individuals in pro-abortion states to undermine the duly enacted laws of pro-life states' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed an amicus more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrate a Decade of Imagining America at UC Davis at National Gathering This Weekend * As Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life, or IA, enters its final year at UC Davis, the campus will host IA's 2026 National Gathering this weekend. Organized in partnership with UC Davis and a regional Steering Committee, the gathering will bring together more than 400 public scholars, artists, organizers and students from the region more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Derrick, Melancon join MC Mathematics, Business faculty * Jacob Derrick has joined the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mississippi Christian University (MC) as an assistant professor of mathematics, and Myles Melancon has joined the MC School of Business faculty as an assistant professor of business (management). Daniel Watson, MC associate professor and department chair of mathematics, said Derrick will be a strong addition more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas announces enhanced partnership at Google West Memphis campus, delivering at least $500M in new savings for all customers * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas announced today as part of its continued partnership with Google, a second phase of its service to support Google's presence in West Memphis. As part of this commitment, Entergy Arkansas will invest in new infrastructure to strengthen the power grid for all Enter more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Arvest Bank Celebrate the Grand Opening of Senior Housing Complex in Harrison, Arkansas, Helped by $1.5M Affordable Housing Grant * Upward Housing Group Received $1.5M Grant Toward Construction Costs HARRISON, ARKANSAS, October 19, 2026--A $1.5 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through Arvest Bank, help more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Football legend Jackie Sherrill to receive Paul "Bear" Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award * HOUSTON, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Jackie Sherrill, one of the most influential and accomplished coaches in college football history, has been selected as the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2027 Paul "Bear" Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by HFG Wealth Management. The American Heart Association, a relentless for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR & WINTER STORM FERN * Two Federal Highway Administration Grants Will Provide Aid Statewide WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced the award of two grants totaling $5.9 million to help Mississippi continue recovery work associat more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 20 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * KBIA wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting * From left, Kyle Felling, KBIA General Manger, Harshawn Retanpal, KBIA reporter, Ceilidh Kern, Beacon reporter, and Stephanie Campbell, Beacon CEO Six-month investigation, "Dumped in Berger," traces millions of pounds of hazardous waste to a small Missouri community COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 20, 2026) -- KBIA has received a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * DOL Reinforces Withdrawal of 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees By Daniel B. Boatright and David Jordan October 20, 2026 In the latest development involving the so-called "80/20 Rule" for tipped employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken another step toward elimination of the rule by formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the basis for the rule. Since 1966, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has permitted empl more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC launches Rise to 200 Bicentennial Campaign * Mississippi Christian University (MC) launched the most ambitious capital campaign in its history during the Bicentennial Gala on Sept. 29, inviting the MC family to help position the institution as a national leader in Christian higher education for the next 200 years. MC President Blake Thompson said "Rise to 200: The Bicentennial Campaign for MC" seeks to increase University resources by $200 more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 19, 2026 AG Fitch Announces More Than 20 Arrests as Result of Fentanyl Strike Force Operations (Jackson, Mississippi) Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent Fentanyl Strike Force operations that resulted in 6 felony arrests, 5 misdemeanor arrests, the execution of one search warrant, 5 DUI arrests, 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers, as well as the recovery of one juv more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU 3+3 Accelerated Law program celebrates first graduate * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's 3+3 Accelerated Law program is celebrating its first graduate, Caroline Griffith of Brandon, who earned her MSU bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies in August while beginning her legal education through the accelerated pathway. Launched in 2024, the 3+3 Accelerated Law program allows students to complete their undergraduate and Juris Do more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Institute for the Humanities fall events continue this month with history, stories shaping the South * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's Institute for the Humanities continues its fall lecture series Oct. 29 with MSU Department of History Associate Professor Jim Giesen and University of Mississippi Faculty Fellow and Writer-in-Residence Ralph Eubanks in Mitchell Memorial Library's John Grisham Room at 6 p.m. Giesen and Eubanks will pr more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Shaw joins Ochsner Rush Health Board of Directors * STARKVILLE, Miss.--David Shaw, Mississippi State provost and executive vice president, has joined the Ochsner Rush Health Board of Directors. Under the Ochsner Health umbrella, the Meridian-based Ochsner Rush serves patients throughout east Mississippi and west Alabama through numerous locations and providers. Ochsner Health is a nationally recognized, leading nonprofit provider in the  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Rendon expands role in MSU military initiatives as new assistant vice president * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Andrew Rendon, Mississippi State executive director of Veterans and Military Affairs, is transitioning into a new assistant vice president role at the university, with dual reporting in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President and Division of Student Affairs. In this newly created position effective Nov. 1, Rendon will oversee MSU more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Researchers Study How AI Could Improve Weed Management * Study examines promise, potential pitfalls of technology-guided weed control OXFORD, Miss. - Advances in weed management technology could reduce reliance on herbicides and manual labor, but a new review from the University of Mississippi and Cornell University indicates those tools also bring steep costs and potential challenges. Lasers, robots and precision sprayers could present a "third more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Sentry Insurance Honored with Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award * Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations recognized Sentry Insurance with the 2026 Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for their commitment to advocacy on behalf of the trucking industry. "At a time when lawsuit abuse continues to sharply drive up costs and threaten our industry, Sentry Insurance refused to sit on the sid more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 20, 2026 Judge throws out U.S. DOJ attempt to deny communities' day in court against Musk's company, xAI GREENVILLE, Miss. -- On Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi denied the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to dismiss NAACP's Clean Air Act lawsuit against xAI, which challenges the tech company's continued operation of an illegal, unpermitted gas-fired power plant to support i more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Alumni Association Celebrates Distinguished Alumni for 2026 * Tue, 10/20/2026 - 10:19am | By: Samantha McCain Alexander, APR Seven will be honored at Homecoming for achievement and service. The Southern Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of The University of Southern Mississippi's Homecoming 2026 festivities throughout October 23 and 24, 2026. Hall more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Offers Virtual Workshops to Advance Research Translation * Four-part virtual series will help faculty, staff and students explore ways to move research discoveries into real-world applications The University of Southern Mississippi's Office of Innovation Management is partnering with Jackson State University and VentureWell to offer a four-part virtual workshop series focused on strengthening research translation, inno more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Repertory Dance Company Presents Two Fall Concerts * The University of Southern Mississippi Repertory Dance Company will bring movement, imagination and original choreography to the stage this fall with two concert experiences featuring works created by faculty and junior and senior dance majors. "Fall in Motion" will be presented Oct. 29-30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m. in Studio 115 of the Theatre and Dance Buil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Steel] -- The American Iron and Steel Institute posted the following news release: * * * Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Thomas Murphy as Recipient of the 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award * WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Steel Bridge Task Force, comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named Thomas P. Murphy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., senior v more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 20 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Steep hills, scenic views at Black Hawk Point Wildlife Area * Hiking along a sidehill next to limestone outcropping a narrow, worn path leads to the point overlooking the Upper Iowa River where it joins the Mississippi, near the town of New Albin. It's hard to get more northeast in Iowa that at Black Hawk Point wildlife area. The area's steep hills and valleys are typical of the Driftless area - enjoyed by hikers looking to reduc more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Third-Party Litigation Funding * MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2026 - More than 20 states have enacted laws regulating third-party litigation funding (TPLF) disclosure, according to a new members-only Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). State of the Issue: Third-Party Litigation Funding examines why lawmakers are acting and how litigation finance negatively  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Pryor Center Launches Research Fellowship Program, Names Inaugural Class Oct. 19, 2026 The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History has launched a Research Fellowship Program and named its inaugural class of fellows -- eight researchers who will use oral history to document Arkansas history, politics and culture. The 2026-27 class brings together three U of A undergraduates; three graduate students from the U of A, Mi more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI junior on board with research * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 20, 2026 - Lewis Truckel, a rising junior at the University of Rhode Island, didn't expect a Yes, but asked the question anyway. And that first step led him to a somewhat surprising place, about 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, studying a vital ecosystem. A marine biology, aquaculture and fisheries science major from Michigan, Truckel and his professor Andrew Davies say that c more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * US Department of State announces MSU award for US-Bahrain-UK innovative energy research collaboration * STARKVILLE, Miss.--The U.S. Department of State has selected Mississippi State to lead one of three public diplomacy awards to advance innovation and energy research collaboration among the U.S., Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom. The $90,000 award through the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain, begins this month and supports SPARK: Sus more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * US Energy Department selects Entergy Mississippi to receive $4.2M for grid improvements * JACKSON, Miss.- Entergy Mississippi was selected to receive $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for upgrades to strengthen performance of its transmission system. Awarded through the Energy Department's SPARK initiative, the federal funding will provide customers more reliable and affordable electricity with advanced technology and addi more PR