BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival lineup announced, tickets on sale * Enjoy homegrown music with a holiday twist at the seventh edition of the Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival. Local favorites, a headliner that caused the audience to demand not just an encore but a repeat performance and an act new to KAMF will make up this year's lineup. This year's Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival will be held on Saturday, December 12, at The Capitol at 7 more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 97 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 2 cents per share. The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 10, 2026. About AEP American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is commit more PR

CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple announces new American Manufacturing Program partners for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro * From U.S. titanium to advanced camera technology, American suppliers are producing key components in the latest iPhone lineup CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and  more PR

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

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning Architecture and Interior Design students explore how spaces shape people and places * Most people think of architecture in fairly basic terms. Where do the doors go? How big is the bedroom? How does the kitchen connect to the living room? But the decisions behind a building involve far more than floor plans and blueprints. Successful architects and designers also consider how buildings connect to the social and cultural environments of the communities 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

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Oct. 20 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Looking Forward to 2026 Homecoming Weekend * EKU 2026 Homecoming Weekend takes place Oct. 23-24, with several events to celebrate, from the Homecoming parade and alumni awards to the football game. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is preparing for Homecoming Weekend, this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and the local community will come together to celebrate and participate in a variety of events such as the Ho more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 19 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana State researchers receive $3 million grant from NASA * BOZEMAN -- Montana State University has received a $3 million NASA grant to lead a nationwide project studying wildfire smoke and other pollutants using high-altitude balloons and drones. The project will bring together 40 undergraduate teams from community colleges and universities across the country to collect air quality measurements using equipment developed in MSU's Balloon Outreach, Res more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 20 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * National aquaponics conference brings growers and researchers to Kentucky State * "Tank to Table" runs Oct. 25-27 at Benson Farm, with an Oct. 24 preconference workshop Growers, researchers, educators, and industry professionals will gather in Frankfort Oct. 25-27 for the Aquaponics Association's 15th annual conference, "Tank to Table," at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm. The three-day event will highlight Kentucky State Univers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barr Applauds $43.6 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Kentucky-Based R. J. Corman * Lexington, KY -- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded the announcement that R. J. Corman Railroad Company, headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been awarded a $43.6 million federal grant through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The funding will support th more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Sabbatical Spotlight: Associate Professor of Social Work Amy Doolittle * Sabbatical Spotlight explores the meaningful and innovative work University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty members undertake during professional development leave. The series also illustrates how leave can advance scholarly, creative, teaching and professional work. Professional development leave is an investment UTC makes in its faculty and, through more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * Still the top 'cat * UC Bearcat named Cincinnati's favorite mascot in Enquirer reader poll The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot has been voted Cincinnati's favorite mascot in a Cincinnati Enquirer reader poll, confirming that UC's beloved Bearcat is still the Queen City's top 'cat. Readers voted the UC Bearcat as the area's favorite mascot winning with 45.1% of 1,035 votes cast. The Bearcat beat out Xavier's Blue Blob, the next more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Study Finds Over 60% of CT Horses Exposed to Leptospira Bacteria * Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira bacteria and can affect humans and animals, including horses. A new study published in BMC Veterinary Research analyzed how exposure to Leptospira is common in horses in Connecticut and what strains they had been exposed to. This work was led by Dr. Camila Hamond, assistant research professor in the Dep more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Ten ranked teams in action on ESPN networks in Week 8, led by No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 8 of the 2026-27 college football season features ten AP Top 25 teams in action, including three of the top 10. ESPN networks present an 81-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 24, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+ and ESPN Radio. The hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $95.5M in grants to support innovative programs for reskilling, reemploying dislocated workers * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $95.5 million in funding to support the creation of innovative models of training and employment services that connect workers affected by layoffs to high-growth industries. Administered by the department's Employment and Training Administration, Rapid R more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * USDA Delivers $8 Billion in Relief for American Farmers * You are the backbone of our Commonwealth and our nation's economy. You work long hours, take enormous risks, and help feed and fuel America. You deserve leaders in Washington who have your back. This session of Congress, I voted for the largest investment in rural communities in history, to end the death tax on almost 2 million family farms, and to expand crop insurance for our farmers. Righ more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 20 through Saturday, November 7. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, October 20 10 a.m.: Groundbreaking for Phase 1 of Elevate WKU: The Southern Gateway. Between Avenue of Champions and  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Basketball Event Parking * WKU Men's Basketball season is here! The WKU Hilltoppers play Bowling Green State tonight, Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30PM. See Men's Weeknight Basketball Parking Map. Parking Changes: * Event parking operations begin at 2:30PM. * No re-entry will be allowed in reserved lots after 2:30PM. Reserved lots must be cleared by 4:30PM. All vehicles remaining in the reserved lots after 4:30PM will be relocated at the ow more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU breaks ground on The Southern Gateway, launching Elevate WKU housing initiative * Western Kentucky University broke ground today on The Southern Gateway, the first phase of Elevate WKU, a multi-year initiative to transform student housing and create modern, student-centered living environments across the Hill. The roughly 1,000-bed residential complex replaces Hugh Poland and Douglas Keen Halls, two of WKU's oldest residence halls, on the s more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Writers series to celebrate release of book by two Marshall professors * The book release event is planned for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Shawkey Dining Room of Marshall's Memorial Student Center. It is free and open to all. Dr. Rachael Peckham and Dr. Joel Peckham are professors of English at Marshall, where they have taught since 2009 and 2014, respectively. Joel is the author of several collections of poetry and nonfiction, most re more PR